Legal Intern

What You Can Expect

As a Legal Intern supporting the Legal and Government & Regulatory Affairs team, you will gain hands-on exposure to the intersection of law, public policy, regulatory compliance, and business operations within the energy industry. The internship work term will be from September 7, 2026, to December 31, 2026, based in our Houston, Tx office.

What You Will Do

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact ENGIE North America's business operations
• Conduct legal and policy research and summarize findings for attorneys, regulatory professionals, and business stakeholders
• Collect information from registered federal lobbyists and coordinate with an outside service provider to support timely and accurate quarterly and semi-annual federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings with the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate
• Assist with the administration of the ENGIE North America Political Action Committee, including employee enrollments and unenrollments, federal and state election commission filings, contribution request tracking, board approval records, and PAC expenditure reporting
• Maintain accurate PAC membership lists and records of PAC board actions
• Support contract administration for state and federal lobbyists and public affairs agencies, including tracking contract expiration dates and initiating renewals or terminations as needed
• Collaborate with Legal, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Community Engagement, Public Affairs, and business teams to ensure alignment on compliance obligations and strategic initiatives
• Provide support to other legal teams as needed

What You'll Bring

• A minimum Bachelors degree
• Exposure to government affairs, regulatory law, and the energy industry; foundational knowledge of legal research methods and ability to synthesize complex information clearly

Additional Details

• Interns must be enrolled students in good standing at the commencement of the intern semester
• This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy and is not eligible for remote work
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Compensation

Hourly Range: $22.50 - $25.50 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on energyjobsearch.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: Support Functions In Geographies

Division: SF In NORTHAM - Regional Hub

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Company Name: ENGIE North America