Welcome to Orano
Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Job description
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated law student or recent law school graduate for our Attorney Internship program. This position offers hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment and provides valuable exposure to various aspects of legal practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in a wide variety of commercial contracting, litigation, dispute resolution, and administrative law issues
- Support the development and maintenance of consistent contracting practices throughout the Company
- Assist in advising management regarding policy and procedure revisions based on changes in laws and regulations
- Provide support in reviewing terms and conditions for proposals, sales contracts, and government contracts
- Help ensure compliance with governmental regulations and industry standards
- Assist in communicating legal issues and risks to executive management, including analysis of "cost to proceed vs. settlement" scenarios
- Support routine and ad hoc reporting on significant legal issues and procedures
- Assist in coordinating with other companies to ensure consistent terms and conditions for joint bids and agreements
- Work with senior attorneys on outside counsel budget analysis and invoice monitoring
- Conduct legal research
- Draft and review contracts, legal memoranda, and correspondence
- Maintain organized legal databases and contract management systems
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation/stipend
- Mentorship from experienced attorneys
- Exposure to diverse legal matters and practice areas
Duration and Schedule
- Duration: Summer 2026, 10-week program
- Full-time (40 hours/week)
- In-office
Our Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
- Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
- Numerous Training and Development opportunities
- and more…
Ideal qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school (2L or 3L preferred) OR recent law school graduate
- Strong academic record with demonstrated interest in corporate law, contracts, and regulatory compliance
- General understanding of business operations and commercial products/services
- Ability to support contract negotiation processes while identifying potential risks
- Demonstrated legal knowledge and analytical capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external staff, management, and clients
- Proficiency in legal research methods and databases
- Attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior corporate law internship or business experience
- Relevant coursework (contracts, corporate law, compliance, government contracting)
- Experience in contract review and risk analysis
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS/DEAR regulations
- Knowledge of joint ventures and multi-party agreements
- Participation in law review or business law journal
- Business or finance background or coursework.
- Experience working in regulated industries
- Strong interest in the nuclear industry or other energy or environmental fields
Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Orano USA LLC
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider for decommissioning shutdown nuclear energy facilities, managing used nuclear fuel, conducting federal site clean-up and closure, and the sale of uranium, conversion, and enrichment services to the U.S. commercial and federal markets. In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212 (212Pb), a rare alpha-emitting radioisotope and one of the more potent therapeutic payloads against cancer cells. https://www.orano.group/usa
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