Summer Legal Associate

CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK

2026 SUMMER LEGAL ASSOCIATE

SUMMARY :

The Connecticut Green Bank (hereafter "Green Bank") is seeking a Summer Associate to join our Legal team for Summer 2026.

Green Bank, a quasi-public authority, is the nation's first state-level "Green Bank," leveraging public funds to increase and accelerate private investment in the green economy of Connecticut. Working at the Green Bank means being part of a dynamic team of talented people who are passionate about implementing the green bank model, stimulating the growth and development of clean energy and environmental infrastructure investment in Connecticut, and growing our economy, strengthening our communities, and protecting our environment.

The Summer Legal Associate position is a paid internship and an exciting opportunity to gain valuable professional legal experience in a unique and innovative work environment in the rapidly growing clean energy and environmental infrastructure sectors. The Summer Associate will work collaboratively with the Legal team on projects related to clean energy and environmental infrastructure and in the furtherance of the Green Bank's programs and operations, including on a variety of transactional and regulatory-related projects. We are seeking law students interested in matching their academic work with professional experience, and who have a strong interest in finance, banking law, clean energy, and environmental infrastructure.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :

Current matriculation in a law degree program that is determined to be appropriate preparation for employment in the designated functional area is required. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills. Preference will be given to candidates entering their third year of law school.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS :

• This position reports directly to the General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
• This is a hybrid role split between a minimum of three (3) days per workweek in the Green Bank's Hartford or South Norwalk, CT offices (or both, if the candidate prefers) and remote work
• Green Bank internships run between 10-12 weeks from May-September.
• This is a 40-hour per week opportunity and paid at $35 per hour.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY :

To apply for this position, please follow the link below and click on the "2026 Summer Legal Associate" position. Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Closing Date : December 31, 2025 or when a qualified candidate is identified.

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