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.

The Green Bank is a quasi-public authority and 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 - 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:

Frequent communications, verbal and written, both qualitative and quantitative
Visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess
Repetitive use of hands and fingers typing and/or writing

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.

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

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