Legal Summer Internship Program
Middle River Power, Chicago, IL, United States
Middle River Power Summer Legal Internship Program
Middle River Power Summer Internship Program is designed for high‑potential J.D. candidates seeking a summer legal internship at the intersection of power generation, investing, and operations management. You will be embedded in live work, exposed to real decisions, and expected to contribute in ways that matter.
From day one, you will work alongside senior leaders across Legal, Asset Management, M&A, and Commercial functions, gaining a front‑row seat to how an energy business operates, grows, and wins.
This is a launchpad. The goal is simple: accelerate junior talent and build a broad foundation of exposure at the intersection of legal, finance, business, and energy.
Program Details
Program Name : MRP Legal Summer Internship Program (JD candidates)
Cohort Size : 1 intern
Duration : 10–12 weeks (June – August 2026)
Location : Chicago, IL – The Loop (on‑site, M–F)
Start Date : Early June 2026 (Target: June 2)
End Date : Mid‑to‑late August 2026
Eligibility : Currently enrolled in a J.D. program (rising 2L preferred) in Chicago, IL
Work Focus : Direct exposure to Legal, Asset Management, M&A and Commercial projects
Compensation : $1,600–$2,000 per week depending on education and experience
Program Design Principles
Real Work, Real Stakes
| The legal intern is embedded in active workstreams, not isolated on standalone ‘intern projects’. Output has business impact.
Operator Mindset
| MRP is looking for an intern who thinks commercially and can toggle between analysis and judgment. Academic rigor is paired with pragmatism.
Executive Visibility
| The legal intern will have at least one touchpoint with the General Counsel and cross‑functional exposure to the Legal/Commercial/Strategy teams.
Structured but Lean
| The program has defined milestones and a final presentation but is not process‑heavy. The legal intern is expected to operate with high autonomy with regular check‑ins and oversight from an assigned supervisor.
Legal Department Exposure
The Legal function at MRP is responsible for supporting the company across its Asset Management, M&A and Corporate Strategy, and Commercial departments. The legal intern will help the Legal Department with supporting MRP’s strategic initiatives and commercial strategy across its natural gas, coal, battery storage, and solar assets, while contributing to risk and liability management efforts and initiatives.
Commercial Contracts
– Assist with reviewing and drafting complex commercial agreements specific to the energy industry, including by issue spotting and providing practical and actionable advice.
Transactions & Financings
– Assist with legal diligence, document review and drafting, and liaising with internal counsel, outside counsel and MRP business stakeholders in connection with M&A and financing transactions.
Regulatory
– Assist with regulatory research and compliance, including with respect to permitting, development and interconnection matters.
Corporate Governance
– Assist with entity structuring and corporate governance records, and related administration, management and planning initiatives.
Other
– Ad hoc responsibilities and projects as legal and business needs dictate, including learning about interconnection queue challenges, FERC regulations, tax credits and regional grid dynamics.
Program Elements
Week 1 orientation and company overview with leadership team.
Weekly supervisor check‑ins (30 min) with monthly cross‑intern sync.
Midpoint feedback session (Week 5–6) – structured 360 input from supervisor and project stakeholders.
Final presentation to MRP Legal Department and/or leadership team.
Mentorship pairing with a mid‑level professional in a complementary function.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You bring a genuine interest in power generation and the intersection of legal, investing, operations management, and strategy.
You are currently enrolled in a J.D. program in Chicago, IL.
You have a strong analytical foundation and an interest in research, legal drafting, and document review. An understanding of power markets or energy fundamentals is a plus.
You can synthesize complex legal, commercial and operational information into clear, actionable insights and communicate them effectively to senior stakeholders.
You operate with a self‑directed mindset, take ownership of your work, and actively seek feedback to accelerate your growth.
You are coachable, curious, and ready to learn quickly in a fast‑paced, real‑world environment.
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Middle River Power Summer Internship Program is designed for high‑potential J.D. candidates seeking a summer legal internship at the intersection of power generation, investing, and operations management. You will be embedded in live work, exposed to real decisions, and expected to contribute in ways that matter.
From day one, you will work alongside senior leaders across Legal, Asset Management, M&A, and Commercial functions, gaining a front‑row seat to how an energy business operates, grows, and wins.
This is a launchpad. The goal is simple: accelerate junior talent and build a broad foundation of exposure at the intersection of legal, finance, business, and energy.
Program Details
Program Name : MRP Legal Summer Internship Program (JD candidates)
Cohort Size : 1 intern
Duration : 10–12 weeks (June – August 2026)
Location : Chicago, IL – The Loop (on‑site, M–F)
Start Date : Early June 2026 (Target: June 2)
End Date : Mid‑to‑late August 2026
Eligibility : Currently enrolled in a J.D. program (rising 2L preferred) in Chicago, IL
Work Focus : Direct exposure to Legal, Asset Management, M&A and Commercial projects
Compensation : $1,600–$2,000 per week depending on education and experience
Program Design Principles
Real Work, Real Stakes
| The legal intern is embedded in active workstreams, not isolated on standalone ‘intern projects’. Output has business impact.
Operator Mindset
| MRP is looking for an intern who thinks commercially and can toggle between analysis and judgment. Academic rigor is paired with pragmatism.
Executive Visibility
| The legal intern will have at least one touchpoint with the General Counsel and cross‑functional exposure to the Legal/Commercial/Strategy teams.
Structured but Lean
| The program has defined milestones and a final presentation but is not process‑heavy. The legal intern is expected to operate with high autonomy with regular check‑ins and oversight from an assigned supervisor.
Legal Department Exposure
The Legal function at MRP is responsible for supporting the company across its Asset Management, M&A and Corporate Strategy, and Commercial departments. The legal intern will help the Legal Department with supporting MRP’s strategic initiatives and commercial strategy across its natural gas, coal, battery storage, and solar assets, while contributing to risk and liability management efforts and initiatives.
Commercial Contracts
– Assist with reviewing and drafting complex commercial agreements specific to the energy industry, including by issue spotting and providing practical and actionable advice.
Transactions & Financings
– Assist with legal diligence, document review and drafting, and liaising with internal counsel, outside counsel and MRP business stakeholders in connection with M&A and financing transactions.
Regulatory
– Assist with regulatory research and compliance, including with respect to permitting, development and interconnection matters.
Corporate Governance
– Assist with entity structuring and corporate governance records, and related administration, management and planning initiatives.
Other
– Ad hoc responsibilities and projects as legal and business needs dictate, including learning about interconnection queue challenges, FERC regulations, tax credits and regional grid dynamics.
Program Elements
Week 1 orientation and company overview with leadership team.
Weekly supervisor check‑ins (30 min) with monthly cross‑intern sync.
Midpoint feedback session (Week 5–6) – structured 360 input from supervisor and project stakeholders.
Final presentation to MRP Legal Department and/or leadership team.
Mentorship pairing with a mid‑level professional in a complementary function.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You bring a genuine interest in power generation and the intersection of legal, investing, operations management, and strategy.
You are currently enrolled in a J.D. program in Chicago, IL.
You have a strong analytical foundation and an interest in research, legal drafting, and document review. An understanding of power markets or energy fundamentals is a plus.
You can synthesize complex legal, commercial and operational information into clear, actionable insights and communicate them effectively to senior stakeholders.
You operate with a self‑directed mindset, take ownership of your work, and actively seek feedback to accelerate your growth.
You are coachable, curious, and ready to learn quickly in a fast‑paced, real‑world environment.
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