This internship will take place in Knoxville, TN from May 2026 through August 2026. Start and end dates are flexible to school schedule.
Cirrus -- a market leader committed to redefining and growing personal aviation -- is looking for a talented Legal Intern to join our lean and dynamic legal team for the Summer. Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, the Corporate Legal Intern will provide hands-on legal support to Cirrus corporate legal department including working directly with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, and Corporate Paralegal. In all matters, the successful candidate will not only display legal excellence, but also attention to detail, a proactive and practical approach, an unwavering dedication to customer service, and a collegial and cooperative personal style.
Duties And Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Meet with and establish relationships with internal clients to help solve complex legal problems.
- Work closely with General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, and Corporate Paralegal on special projects.
- Perform legal research.
- Draft contractual memoranda and letters.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Presenting to various teams across the organization.
- Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with minimal supervision.
- Some travel may be required.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a law degree at an accredited law school. Preference given to 2L or 3L students, but 1L are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Interest in General Aviation and the aerospace industry.
Competencies
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background check.
- Must be able to complete entire duration of internship.
- Must be able to secure local housing for duration of internship.
Cirrus Student Programs
- Our vision is to create an internship and co-op program that provides a meaningful and valuable experience for our students, while also fulfilling the needs of our organization.
- We aim to establish a culture of learning and growth, where students are given the opportunity to contribute to real projects and develop their skills, while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Our goal is to create a program that attracts top talent and sets the standard for student programs in our industry.
- We are committed to continuously improving and refining our program to ensure that it remains relevant and impactful, both for our students and our organization.
- Our program includes networking events, professional development opportunities, and concludes with the opportunity to present work to senior leadership.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime hours may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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