This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/512261500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
OPIC's Department of Legal Affairs interacts with every department at OPIC and plays an important role in OPIC's mission. For a law student interested in finance and the legal aspects of international business transactions, this internship provides exposure to many facets of international finance, from structuring project financings to assessing political risks and claims in connection with OPIC's insurance contracts.
10/03/2018 to 04/26/2019
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Legal Intern-18-SMF
512261500
OPIC lawyers draft project finance and investment funds legal documentation, review political risk insurance contracts, and negotiate with borrowers and their counsel on the details of finance, funds and insurance transactions. The Department represents OPIC in negotiations with foreign governments. OPIC lawyers also work with local counsel in the various countries where projects are located. Finally, OPIC depends on the Department to provide any legal advice it may require as a corporation on a wide range of general corporate, legislative, and administrative matters.
For a law student interested in finance and the legal aspects of international business transactions, an OPIC internship provides exposure to many facets of international finance, from structuring project financings to assessing political risks and claims in connection with OPIC's insurance contracts. An internship with OPIC's Department of Legal Affairs gives students a comprehensive overview of the operations and effectiveness of OPIC programs in support of international transactions.
The Legal Affairs internship is an opportunity for practical application of legal principles in such areas as corporate law, international business transactions, banking, finance and insurance. The majority of the work performed by interns is comparable to that of a first-year associate at a law firm transactional practice and may also include legal research and writing projects. The Department makes every effort to provide assignments that fit with an intern's areas of particular interest.
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and remain enrolled during the term of the internship.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be reviewed to ensure eligibility under this program. Applications of eligible students will be forwarded to the Department indicated on the letter of interest. A separate application should be submitted for each internship of interest.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this internship, you must submit a complete Application Package to interns@opic.gov with Legal Affairs in the subject line, which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. Your Unofficial Transcript
3. OPIC Internship Letter of Interest (use the form found at https://www.opic.gov/who-we-are/careers/developmental-opportunities)
Applicants must submit the required documents to Interns@opic.gov with Legal Affairs in the subject line in order to be considered for placement. Incomplete packages or e-mails without the specific internship program name in the subject line will not be considered. Please submit an application for each program of interest.
Applications are accepted year-round; however, if targeting a specific internship period, OPIC recommends submitting your application by the following dates:
If you are selected for an interview for this internship, you will be contacted directly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this internship, you must submit a complete Application Package to interns@opic.gov with Legal Affairs in the subject line, which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. Your Unofficial Transcript
3. OPIC Internship Letter of Interest (use the form found at https://www.opic.gov/who-we-are/careers/developmental-opportunities)
Applicants must submit the required documents to Interns@opic.gov with Legal Affairs in the subject line in order to be considered for placement. Incomplete packages or e-mails without the specific internship program name in the subject line will not be considered. Please submit an application for each program of interest.
Applications are accepted year-round; however, if targeting a specific internship period, OPIC recommends submitting your application by the following dates:
If you are selected for an interview for this internship, you will be contacted directly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/512261500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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