About the role#
Axiom Space is looking for a motivated Legal Intern to join our team for the summer of 2027. This role offers the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by in-house attorneys while supporting our legal team in delivering guidance across contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. You will work on projects that help us navigate the legal requirements of human spaceflight and commercial space infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Draft, review, and redline commercial contracts, including supplier, vendor, teaming, and services agreements.
- Support contract negotiations under the supervision of an attorney.
- Research export controls (ITAR/EAR) and government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS).
- Prepare memos and briefings on emerging legal developments.
- Track compliance and prepare materials for regulatory filings and audits.
- Prepare corporate governance documents, such as board and shareholder meeting materials and entity maintenance records.
- Research matters related to intellectual property, data privacy, employment, and litigation.
- Help improve legal department processes and manage documentation systems.
What you'll need#
- Standing as a rising second-year (2L) student in a J.D. program at an ABA-accredited law school.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- A passion for space and our mission.
- An entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
- High EQ with the ability to collaborate effectively within teams and cross-functionally.
- Eligibility to access export-controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, ITAR, or EAR.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Houston, Texas.
- The term runs from June 1 to August 20, 2027.
- Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations.
- This position may require working evenings and weekends to meet critical project milestones.
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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