Legal Intern

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history: a vehicle dating back to 1960 that forged the path for generations of rugged SUVs and trucks. But Scout is more than a brand; it's a legacy rooted in exploration, caretaking, respect, and hard work.

Scout Motors 2027 Internship Program

As an intern, you'll join a team honoring the Scout legacy by reimagining an iconic American brand with modern innovation, respect for people and communities, and vehicles designed to work just as well on the job, at the campsite, or in everyday life. Our program gives current undergraduate and graduate students who live in our local market hands-on experience with talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams. You'll take on meaningful projects aligned with Scout's goals, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges under the mentorship of our leaders.

• Schedule: The 10-week program is anticipated to run Monday, June 7, 2027 to Friday, August 13, 2027
• This role is fully on-site, 5 days per week, at our Scout Motors location in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• The responsibilities of this role require regular attendance at in-person meetings and events.
• Housing, Relocation & Sponsorship: Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions.

About the Team

The Legal team provides legal and regulatory support across Scout Motors, covering commercial contracts and corporate governance, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, and legal operations. We offer one role through the Legal team's Government, Regulatory & Community Affairs team which manages Scout Motor's federal and state advocacy, vehicle safety and emissions compliance, and engagement with the communities where Scout Motors operates. We are also offering one role through the Legal Team’s Intellectual Property and Technology team, which manages Scout Motors’ intellectual property portfolio, works to protect the company’s brand and technological innovations and advises the company on matters of privacy, AI and cybersecurity.

This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in law, public policy, government affairs, regulatory compliance, technology or intellectual property.

Team placement and project scope are discussed during the interview process.

Daily Responsibilities of the Internship Program include

Responsibilities vary by team. Depending on placement, you may:

• Track state legislation and regulatory activity impacting direct-to-consumer vehicle sales, automotive regulations, and automotive policy, infrastructure, and consumer protection
• Prepare concise policy summaries, bill analyses, and comparison tables for internal stakeholders
• Monitor state legislative sessions and regulatory dockets across priority Scout markets
• Assist with legal research on state statutes, administrative rules, and constitutional issues related to automotive sales and commerce
• Draft background memos, talking points, and legislator leave-behind materials
• Support special projects tied to state expansion, market entry, or policy risk mitigation
• Attend cross-functional meetings with teams within Scout Motors
• Practice synthesizing status updates via verbal meetings or present status updates to the team biweekly
• Participate in regulation searches when answering regulatory interpretation requests from engineering teams, including competitive analysis
• Contribute to a project such as an NCAP and IIHS consumer-ratings forecast, a trend analysis of U.S. vehicle safety regulation, or a U.S.–Canada (FMVSS vs. CMVSS) regulatory comparison
• Participate in intellectual property generation sessions with engineers, designers, production team members, commercial operations professionals and other subject matter experts
• Research the latest automotive, artificial intelligence, privacy and cybersecurity matters
• Draft policies, procedures, guidelines and training on IP, AI, privacy and cybersecurity
• Advise members of the Legal Team and other team members on relevant issues relating to IP, AI, privacy and cybersecurity
• Create useful reference materials to be shared within Scout including AI workflows
• Attend events on behalf of Scout Motors and provide summaries to the team
• Your specific project will be defined with your manager at the start of the internship.

What you'll bring

As a Scout, live our values through your actions every day:

• Lead with Respect – You listen well, communicate with care, and treat everyone with dignity.
• Move with Intent – You act with purpose, stay focused, and bring discipline to your work.
• Figure It Out – You're curious, resourceful, and resilient when facing challenges or ambiguity.
• Go Together – You collaborate naturally, build strong relationships, and help the team succeed as one.
• Step Up – You take initiative, embrace responsibility, and lean into opportunities to contribute.
• Make It Matter – You take pride in the details, deliver quality, and aim for meaningful impact.
• Enjoy It – You bring positivity, enthusiasm, and energy that makes the workday better for everyone.

In addition to living our Scout values, you'll also bring:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Business, or a related field
• Ability to work on-site at your assigned Scout Motors location for the full duration of the program
• Strong interest in rugged SUVs and trucks, automotive innovation, and sustainable transportation
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• A detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is preferred

What you'll gain

• A head start on your career with hands-on experience
• The chance to work alongside talented professionals on innovative projects that help bring best-in-class rugged SUVs and trucks to market
• An impact on products that will revolutionize the automotive industry
• Growth in your skills and a broader knowledge of the automotive industry

Pay Transparency

This is a paid internship program.

Hourly pay rate = $20 per hour

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