Job Description

Exponent Energy is looking to bring on board a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join our in-house team for a 6-month internship. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of law, technology, and sustainability, supporting a wide range of legal functions critical to the operations of a fast-growing energy company.


Our philosophy:

Break. Believe. Build

Break stuff. Break assumptions. Break the thumb rule.

Believe in the team. Believe in the process. Believe through failures.

Build fast. Build passionately. Build to simplify.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in organising and maintaining internal databases and tools for tracking legal obligations, risks, and exposures;


Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, particularly in relation to electric vehicles, batteries, cells, charging infrastructure, imports, and the energy supply chain;


Support the legal team in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts and contract templates;


Proofread legal documents;


Ensure accuracy and completeness of all contractual documents and maintain quality control throughout the contract lifecycle;


Help create and manage a centralised contract repository for effective contract management and compliance tracking;


Provide general legal and administrative support across a wide range of legal activities and projects.

What We're Looking For:

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. program, preferably in the final year.


Strong interest in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law, particularly in the energy and mobility sectors.


Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, legal research, and drafting skills.


Able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic work environment.


Proficient in MS Office or Google Workspace; familiarity with contract management tools is a plus.


Eager to learn and contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced, impact-driven legal team.

Perks:

Internship completion certificate


Hands on experience dealing with the day to day operations of a dynamic startup


Monthly stipend.

What matters:

Quality of work Communication & Negotiation skills Approach towards problem-solving Resilient attitude to bounce back after failing

About Us

Exponent simplifies energy for EVs.


Co-founded by Arun Vinayak (Ather Energy's Founding Partner & Former Chief Product Officer) and Sanjay Byalal (Former hardware strategic sourcing and cell strategy lead, Ather and Former Supply Chain Lead, HUL), Exponent focuses on solving two sides of the energy problem by building the e^pump (charging station) and e^pack (battery pack) which together unlock 15-min rapid charging. The 200+ strong team of passionate builders has a ton of EV experience and is currently looking for more builders to join one of the best EV teams in India to build & scale Exponent.