Intern - Spring 2026 Legal Extern

Job Description

NY Green Bank is a globally recognized sustainable investment fund. Its mission is to accelerate clean energy deployment in New York State in alignment with the Climate Act.

NY Green Bank collaborates with the private sector to transform financing markets. It also develops transaction structures and methodologies that overcome typical clean energy investment barriers and can serve as replicable models for other capital providers.

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York's clean energy economy.
• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
• Enable New York's communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy

Spring 2026 Legal Externship Overview

NY Green Bank is currently seeking law student applicants for its Spring 2026 Legal Externship. This is an unpaid, part-time externship open to current law students at an ABA-accredited law school who are eligible to receive course credits or law school funding for this Externship. This Externship will run from January 2026 to May 2026 (flexible with school schedule).

Externs must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. It is expected that externs will follow NY Green Bank's telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Externs will work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, when not attending classes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supporting the NY Green Bank's Legal & Regulatory Affairs team on a variety of projects and duties, including:
  1. enhancing legal processes for transaction execution and portfolio management, including reviewing and updating transaction checklists and template documents;
  2. drafting and reviewing loan agreements and other transaction documents for clean energy and renewable infrastructure financing transactions;
  3. performing legal research on transactional and regulatory compliance matters;
  4. assisting with NY Freedom of Information Law document production requests.

Qualifications

• Current law students at an ABA-accredited law school who are eligible to receive course credits or law school funding for this Externship
• Excellent attention to detail, legal research and communications skills
• Alignment with NY Green Bank's mission and demonstrated interest in green financing
• Ability to demonstrate respectful, equitable and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community
• Completion of course work in or prior experience with project finance, project development, secured transactions, corporate restructuring and/or real estate transactions is preferred, but not required

Please submit the following materials:

• Resume titled "[First Name Last Name]_Resume NYGB Spring 26 Legal Externship"
• Cover letter titled "[First Name Last Name]_Cover Letter NYGB Spring 26 Legal Externship"
• Official or unofficial law school transcript

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