About the role#
This summer internship provides an opportunity to work with the Legal and Contracts teams at Axiom Space. You will learn from experienced contracts professionals, in-house attorneys, and procurement specialists. The role involves supporting the business through the management of commercial, supplier, and government contracts.
What you'll do#
- Draft, review, and redline various commercial agreements including nondisclosure, vendor, and teaming contracts.
- Support contract negotiations under the supervision of team members.
- Maintain the contract management system by tracking renewals, key dates, and obligations.
- Create contract summaries and abstracts that highlight deliverables and deadlines.
- Review contract intake requests and route them to the appropriate team.
- Research contract clauses, government contracting regulations like FAR/DFARS, and export control considerations such as ITAR/EAR.
- Prepare memos, briefings, and contract execution packages.
- Coordinate signatures and confirm that all necessary approvals are in place.
- Organize and maintain contract files, templates, and clause libraries.
- Collaborate with the finance, procurement, and engineering departments to support negotiations.
- Assist in improving legal department processes and documentation systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a rising Junior, Senior, or student in an advanced degree program (MS/MA or Ph.D.) in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong analytical, writing, and legal research skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary to meet project milestones.
- Eligibility for access to export-controlled technical data, which may require additional screening.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Houston, Texas.
- The term runs from June 1 to August 20, 2027.
- This is a paid internship.
About Axiom Space
Axiom Space operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. Founded in 2016, the company maintains its headquarters in Houston, Texas. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The organization focuses on the development of a commercial space station to succeed the International Space Station. This facility is intended to support government agencies, private companies, and individual researchers.
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