Legal Intern

RTX

Legal Intern supporting important legal issues in the aerospace sector at RTX. Collaborating with attorneys and teams for compliance and risk management.

Posted 5/7/2026internshipRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $37,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on and support the negotiation of contract terms based on business requirements and risk considerations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement legal risk mitigation strategies.
Conduct research and review newly promulgated federal acquisition rules.
Assist with regulatory and compliance matters.
Perform project management activities, including: Tracking deliverables.
Creating status reports.
Monitoring the successful achievement of project goals.
Develop internal reference guides that outline key requirements of significant compliance frameworks relevant to the business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a law degree program
Completion of at least one year of full-time law school or equivalent prior to starting the internship.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (this position may require access to systems/tools restricted to individuals who possess U.S. citizenship).
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of collaboration, flexibility, innovation, and initiative.
Strong interest in the study and application of law, with substantive knowledge of legal issues.
Some prior experience working with a legal department or law firm.
A strong understanding of our work history in business or aerospace.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationlegal researchregulatory complianceproject managementrisk mitigation strategiesstatus reportingdeliverable trackingcompliance frameworkslaw degreesubstantive legal knowledge

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscollaborationflexibilityinnovationinitiative