Legal Corporate Affairs Intern (Summer 2026)

About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. 

Internship Program Overview:  

Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives. 

Summary of Role:

Based in Washington, D.C., this internship will help support the Government Affairs team in monitoring all things policy related to US semiconductor manufacturing.  This includes attending Congressional hearings, summarizing legislation, Administration policies and directives, reporting on semiconductor industry trends and government interactions.   

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Support activities across GF Government Affairs, including internal communications and updates.  

• Contribute to identification of external stakeholders that may be key to achieving GF objectives; aide in the cultivation and management of partnerships or affiliations that can be leveraged to achieve specified development objectives. 

• Assist in communication and coordination with external network of third-parties to ensure coherent approach to achieving short- and long-term Government Affairs policies and strategies. 

• Support preparation and execution of executive-level engagements with current or prospective external partners across government and industry, including domestic and international. 

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Education – At least a junior at time of application and actively pursuing a insert desired education level: Bachelor’s, Master’s in international security, security studies, public policy or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship. 

• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing. 

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal) 

• Travel - Up to 10% 

• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience 

• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc. 

• Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.