SUMMARY:

Mitsui & Co. Energy Marketing and Services (USA), Inc. (MEMS) is an energy marketing, trading, and services company with a commodity portfolio that includes LNG, natural gas, power, crude oil and new energy.

The Legal and Compliance Department at MEMS is seeking a Legal Intern for a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2026 in the Galleria area of Houston, TX. This internship will provide on-the-job experience working with an attorney and paralegals in regulatory and compliance, legal contracts, and special legal projects pertaining to the energy industry. The Legal Intern will gain a better understanding of various legal functions and apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world practical setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn the application of contract and energy law, and also regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the company’s operations
• Support contract review and negotiation by learning to identify key legal, commercial, and compliance issues; assist in reviewing contracts prior to escalation to paralegals and attorneys, and potentially serve as a point of contact during negotiation processes.
• Assist in legal and compliance research as needed
• Participate in special projects, cross-departmental initiatives, and other legal or compliance assignments as directed
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the Legal and Compliance Department.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer skills including intermediate level proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to build strong professional relationships and collaborate effectively

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a law related major with an expected graduation of December 2026 or May 2027 with plans to attend law school
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Major GPA of 3.2 or greater
• Senior standing

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Fluent verbal and written skills in English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Physical demands include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and may need to routinely move around to communicate with different groups

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their leader, subject to reasonable accommodation.

MEMS 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, protected veteran status, or disability.