We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented law student for a Legal Internship, focusing on contracts, compliance, and government contracting.
In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience analyzing and negotiating commercial and government contracts while supporting Turion Space’s mission as a leading defense and space technology company. You will contribute to developing standardized templates and workflows to improve contract management efficiency and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. This internship offers direct exposure to Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives, export control considerations, and the legal framework governing U.S. defense contracting and satellite operations.
This position is expected to be on-site at our Irvine, CA headquarters part-time during the school year.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Analysis & Review: Review and summarize key clauses in existing agreements (both commercial and government); identify potential risks and recommend improvements or alternative terms.
Government Contracts Support: Assist with compliance and reporting obligations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Help analyze subcontractor flow-down requirements, data rights clauses, and security provisions.
Deal Desk Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Program Management, Business Development, Engineering, etc.) to streamline contract workflows and to ensure deals align with company policies and goals.
Template Development: Help create or refine standardized contract templates and clause libraries, contributing to the development of Turion Space’s deal desk processes.
Legal Research: Conduct research on federal procurement law, intellectual property rights in government contracting, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and other relevant regulations impacting aerospace and defense operations.
Contract Management: Support the organization and maintenance of contract databases. Assist with tracking key obligations using internal trackers and contract databases.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve contracting and compliance procedures to reduce risk, increase efficiency, and maintain readiness for audits or reviews.
Qualifications
Current law student at an accredited institution.
Strong interest in contracts—both commercial and government—and in the aerospace, defense, or high-tech sectors.
Excellent writing and communication skills; ability to clearly articulate legal and business concepts.
High level of attention to detail and capability to work with precision under deadlines.
Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
Commitment to discretion and professionalism in responsibly managing sensitive and confidential information.
Willingness to work on-site at our Irvine office for the duration of the internship.
Legal Intern: $25.00/hr USD
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
What We Do
Turion Space is building the infrastructure to secure and sustain the future of space. Founded to address the growing need for space domain awareness, in-space servicing, and debris mitigation, Turion designs, builds, and operates spacecraft with real-world operational capability. Our vehicles are built for national security and commercial missions that require speed, autonomy, and resilience.
We believe the next chapter of space operations will be defined by who can act, not just observe. That’s why we’re focused on building platforms that move fast, adapt in orbit, and solve problems ranging from satellite servicing to tactical intelligence gathering.
We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023 and DROID.002 in March 2025. DROID.003 is scheduled for launch in 2026.
Why Work With Us
Turion Space is where startup grit meets real space missions. We build and fly spacecraft for defense, servicing, and domain awareness. No red tape, no sidelines, just hands-on work that matters.
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