What are the responsibilities and job description for the D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments: Law Student Summer Associate (New York) position at The D. E. Shaw Group?
OVERVIEW:
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (“DESRI”) seeks a talented, intellectually curious, and highly motivated law student with a desire to learn and contribute, to join its summer internship program as a summer associate in the renewable energy space. DESRI is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 10 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 70 renewable energy projects in 24 states. The internship is an opportunity to become part of a small, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of wind and solar energy projects in an inclusive and engaging environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail. This DESRI internship will be in our New York office and is a ten-week program that is expected to run from June to August 2025.
WHAT YOU’LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
You’ll spend your summer working closely with DESRI’s in-house legal team and collaborating with various colleagues across the firm on legal matters related to DESRI’s wind and solar projects. You’ll work closely with your manager, who will mentor you and support your professional development. You’ll be able to strengthen your skills—and develop new ones—via robust learning opportunities customized for interns. You’ll also make at least one site visit to an operating solar or wind asset and participate in New York-based intern events.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (“DESRI”) seeks a talented, intellectually curious, and highly motivated law student with a desire to learn and contribute, to join its summer internship program as a summer associate in the renewable energy space. DESRI is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 10 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 70 renewable energy projects in 24 states. The internship is an opportunity to become part of a small, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of wind and solar energy projects in an inclusive and engaging environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail. This DESRI internship will be in our New York office and is a ten-week program that is expected to run from June to August 2025.
WHAT YOU’LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
You’ll spend your summer working closely with DESRI’s in-house legal team and collaborating with various colleagues across the firm on legal matters related to DESRI’s wind and solar projects. You’ll work closely with your manager, who will mentor you and support your professional development. You’ll be able to strengthen your skills—and develop new ones—via robust learning opportunities customized for interns. You’ll also make at least one site visit to an operating solar or wind asset and participate in New York-based intern events.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Candidates should be first- or second-year law students with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement.
- We’re interested in highly analytical, accomplished students with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities, keen analytical acumen, and the ability to collaborate well with a small team.
- Exceptional organizational skills, the ability to work on multiple projects at once, and a willingness to take initiative are all vital to this role.
- Coursework in energy, project finance, M&A, real estate, or other related areas is a plus but not required.
- The position offers a monthly base salary of $8,000, overtime pay, and a $5,000 housing allowance.
Salary : $5,000 - $8,000
