Summer 2026 Legal Intern

Divergent • Law School Legal Intern • Torrance, CA, US • 5d ago

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join Divergent’s in-house legal department for Summer 2026. The intern will work closely with our legal team on a variety of transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters, gaining first-hand exposure to the day-to-day legal operations of a fast-moving technology company.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity for a law student or recent graduate to develop practical skills and learn how an in-house legal function supports a rapidly scaling organization.

The Role Corporate & Commercial

Review commercial agreements, including NDAs, SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
Assist with due diligence reviews of third-party contracts and corporate filings.

Regulatory & Compliance

Monitor applicable federal, state, and international regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, consumer protection, industry-specific regulations).
Support internal compliance audit activities and documentation efforts.

Intellectual Property

Conduct preliminary trademark and patent searches.
Review intellectual property provisions in contracts and assist IP counsel in infringement and risk assessments.

Litigation & Dispute Management

Research applicable case law and summarize findings in concise briefing memos for senior counsel.
Assist in preparing materials related to ongoing or potential disputes.

Administrative Support

Maintain and organize documents in internal systems such as SharePoint and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
Assist with general legal operations and administrative tasks as needed.
Basic Qualifications Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school or a recent law graduate.
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated interest in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or intellectual property law is a plus.
What You Will Gain Hands-on experience supporting an in-house legal team in a cutting-edge technology environment.
Exposure to legal matters spanning commercial transactions, compliance, IP, and operational support.
Mentorship from experienced attorneys across multiple disciplines.
Insight into how legal strategy supports innovation and business growth.

Pay Range

$33 - $45 USD

What We Offer:

Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify: Right to Work

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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