Intern - Commercial Legal

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
25K-32K Hourly
Internship
Aerospace • Automotive • Energy • Defense
The Role
Support the legal team by reviewing and summarizing NDAs, vendor and service agreements; maintain contract trackers; update clause library and templates; perform legal research; assist procurement legal requests; produce contract summaries, updated trackers/templates, legal memos, and a final capstone presentation over a 12-week internship.
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Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.


Intern - Commercial Legal
Lyten is  looking for a Commercial Legal Intern to support the legal team with ongoing commercial contracting and contract management activities due to increased business and vendor agreement volume. This work will contribute directly to improving contract turnaround time, standardization, and overall legal operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with reviewing and summarizing NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements, and other commercial contracts
  • Maintain contract trackers
  • Support clause library and template updates,
  • Conduct legal research,
  • Assist with procurement-related legal requests.

Deliverables will include: 

  • Contract summaries
  • Updated trackers and templates
  • Legal research memoranda
  • A final capstone presentation

Requirements:

  • Current 1st, 2nd or 3rd  year law student 

Physical Requirements: 

  • Able to lift 20-30 lbs.
  • Able to stand for up to 5 hours 

The internship will run for up to 12 weeks, including onboarding, active contract support work, process improvement initiatives, and a final presentation. The capstone project will focus on Commercial Contract Process Improvement and Clause Standardization to identify opportunities for improving efficiency and consistency in contract review processes.

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between

$25.00 - $32.00

The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

Disclosures:

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer.  The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:

Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.  Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, interviews or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Lyten Does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. We Do NOT use any messaging apps to recruit or communicate at any time during the recruiting process. Links to the actual job posting will be provided in the email, please verify the position is posted prior to communicating. All genuine job openings will be posted on our careers page and all communications will be from the recruiting team and will be from a @lyten.com email address.

Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

  • A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.

  • Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.

  • Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.

  • Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.

  • Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.

  • Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

  • Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.

Skills Required

  • Current 1st, 2nd or 3rd year law student
  • Able to lift 20-30 lbs.
  • Able to stand for up to 5 hours
  • Eligibility for export control access / ability to obtain government authorization as required
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The Company
452 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Lyten is a supermaterial applications company that leverages its proprietary 3D Graphene technology platform to develop next-generation lithium-sulfur batteries, high-strength low-carbon composites, and advanced sensors. Its mission is to provide high-performance, decarbonized products for critical infrastructure, specifically targeting the automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy storage markets to accelerate the global energy transition.

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