About NY Green Bank

NY Green Bank, a division of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERD A) , is a state-sponsored specialized fund that invests in New York State's clean energy markets, with a mission to transform financing markets in ways that accelerate New York's clean energy transition. Since its launch in 2013, NY Green Bank has committed over $2.5 billion to projects supporting building decarbonization, clean transportation, energy storage, solar, and other sustainable infrastructure.

Spring 2026 Legal Externship Overview

NY Green Bank is currently seeking law student applicants for its Spring 2026 Legal Externship. This is an unpaid, part-time externship open to current law students at an ABA-accredited law school who are eligible to receive course credits or law school funding for this Externship. This Externship will run from January 2026 to May 2026 (flexible with school schedule).

Externs must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. It is expected that externs will follow NY Green Bank's telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Externs will work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, when not attending classes.

Primary Responsibilities

Supporting the NY Green Bank's Legal & Regulatory Affairs team on a variety of projects and duties, including:

enhancing legal processes for transaction execution and portfolio management, including reviewing and updating transaction checklists and template documents;

drafting and reviewing loan agreements and other transaction documents for clean energy and renewable infrastructure financing transactions;

performing legal research on transactional and regulatory compliance matters; and

assisting with NY Freedom of Information Law document production requests.

Qualifications

Current law students at an ABA-accredited law school who are eligible to receive course credits or law school funding for this Externship

Excellent attention to detail, legal research and communications skills

Alignment with NY Green Bank's mission and demonstrated interest in green financing

Ability to demonstrate respectful, equitable and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community

Completion of course work in or prior experience with project finance, project development, secured transactions, corporate restructuring and/or real estate transactions is preferred, but not required

Please submit the following materials:

Resume titled "[First Name Last Name]_Resume NYGB Spring 26 Legal Externship"

Cover letter titled "[First Name Last Name]_Cover Letter NYGB Spring 26 Legal Externship"

Official or unofficial law school transcript

For further information on our hiring policies, employment opportunities for people with disabilities and EEO please click on this link and scroll down to the Policies (https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Careers-at-NYSERDA/Jobs-at-NYSERDA-and-NY-Green-Bank) section.

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