Intern, Business Support (2025 Summer Legal Internship)

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a legal Intern to join our Home Office Legal team.  In this role, you will gain valuable hands-on experience. 

 

This internship is in-person at our St. Petersburg, FL location during the dates of May 19th to August 8th, 2025.

Major Position Responsibilities

• Provides support to professional employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern's area of study. 

• Contributes to assigned projects and may assist with the development and maintenance of documentation or records. 

• Learns organizational processes and procedures.  

• Job shadows other more experienced professionals and or support staff.  

• May also support the documentation & updates of procedures or work instructions. 

• Handles basic issues and problems 

 

Additional Responsibilities

• Support legal and contracts matters.
• Conduct legal research on a variety of topics including but not limited to government and commercial contracts, supply chain, employment law, international trade and regulatory compliance, litigation, cybersecurity and data privacy, and government enforcement/investigations.
• Handle paperwork, approvals, and recommendations from the Legal Department staff on any given number of legal matters within the department.

Basic Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Must be currently enrolled in related legal courses or be within 6 months of graduation.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Oral and written communication skills. Attentiveness. Ability to read, analyze, and understand general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Law Degree preferred with interest in government contracts, government procurement, and international compliance.

 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

 

Travel:

• No travel likely.