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Summer Associate roles at law firms, consulting firms, and financial institutions can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Understanding how sponsorship timelines align with a summer program's conversion-to-full-time offer is the first step toward permanent residency.
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Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.
Overview
The Legal team provides support to each facet of the Cypress Creek Renewables, LLC organization, with competencies ranging from M&A, complex financings, development, procurement, real estate, construction and general corporate governance. The internship will provide exposure to a wide variety of legal work by affording the candidate the opportunity to both work closely with the company’s attorneys in their day-to-day activities and work independently on long-term assignments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support attorneys across a broad range of legal functions spanning transactional, real estate, and contract work
- Draft ancillary documents and provide general transactional support on M&A and financing transactions
- Partner with EPC and O&M teams on contract support and related legal matters
- Work cross-functionally with project development, structured finance, and operations teams to support deal execution and project progression
- Perform diligence-related tasks
- Perform research assignments
- Organize in-house knowledge resources
Qualifications
- Current 1st or 2nd year law school student
- Demonstrated interest in renewables sector
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
- Creative problem-solving
- Highly organized and punctual
- Strong self-starter who is a team player and can work independently
Timing: The position will be available for a 12-week period from May to August. The candidate will be expected to work 40 hours a week.
Locations: The preferred location for this role is one of our offices. We have offices in Durham, NC; NYC; Asheville, NC. Additionally, we are on a hybrid schedule 3/week.
Compensation: The hourly rate for our undergraduate internships is $32/hr. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.
A note to Recruiting Agencies: Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.
Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to HR@ccrenew.com.
The Company
Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.
Overview
The Legal team provides support to each facet of the Cypress Creek Renewables, LLC organization, with competencies ranging from M&A, complex financings, development, procurement, real estate, construction and general corporate governance. The internship will provide exposure to a wide variety of legal work by affording the candidate the opportunity to both work closely with the company’s attorneys in their day-to-day activities and work independently on long-term assignments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support attorneys across a broad range of legal functions spanning transactional, real estate, and contract work
- Draft ancillary documents and provide general transactional support on M&A and financing transactions
- Partner with EPC and O&M teams on contract support and related legal matters
- Work cross-functionally with project development, structured finance, and operations teams to support deal execution and project progression
- Perform diligence-related tasks
- Perform research assignments
- Organize in-house knowledge resources
Qualifications
- Current 1st or 2nd year law school student
- Demonstrated interest in renewables sector
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
- Creative problem-solving
- Highly organized and punctual
- Strong self-starter who is a team player and can work independently
Timing: The position will be available for a 12-week period from May to August. The candidate will be expected to work 40 hours a week.
Locations: The preferred location for this role is one of our offices. We have offices in Durham, NC; NYC; Asheville, NC. Additionally, we are on a hybrid schedule 3/week.
Compensation: The hourly rate for our undergraduate internships is $32/hr. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.
A note to Recruiting Agencies: Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.
Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to HR@ccrenew.com.
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Confirm your degree field matches the role
PERM requires the employer to specify a minimum degree requirement tied to the job duties. A Summer Associate position in consulting or law must list a field-specific degree, not just any bachelor's, so verify that your credentials align with the job order before applying.
Target firms with established PERM infrastructure
Law firms and financial institutions that run structured summer programs and routinely convert associates to full-time roles are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel and an active PERM pipeline than smaller boutiques hiring their first international candidate.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Summer Associate openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're targeting firms that have already run PERM filings for comparable professional roles rather than starting that conversation from scratch.
Understand the PERM timeline before your offer
PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to twelve months with DOL, followed by I-140 adjudication and adjustment of status. If your full-time conversion offer comes at summer's end, ask HR whether the firm initiates PERM during the first year of employment.
Ask employers about EB-2 versus EB-3 filing strategy
Firms with immigration counsel often file under EB-2 for Summer Associates converting to roles requiring an advanced degree or specialized expertise, and EB-3 for standard professional positions. Your filing category affects your priority date and wait time, so clarify this during the offer stage.
Check your country's priority date backlog early
USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin showing priority date cutoffs by country and preference category. Nationals from India or China face multi-year backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3, so factor that into your decision even before a PERM filing begins.
Green Card Summer Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Summer Associate roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Summer Associate positions at law firms, consulting firms, and financial institutions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If the full-time conversion role requires a master's degree or equivalent specialized experience, the employer may file under EB-2 instead. The PERM labor certification determines which category applies based on the employer's stated minimum requirements for the position.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for Summer Associates?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas annually, subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 has no annual cap at the petition level, though per-country visa backlogs can delay the final green card. PERM also leads to permanent residency rather than a status that requires renewal or transfer, making it a fundamentally different outcome even when both paths begin with the same job offer.
When do firms typically start the PERM process for converted Summer Associates?
Most firms that sponsor green cards for converted Summer Associates begin the PERM process after you've been in a full-time role for six to twelve months, though some initiate the process earlier if your H-1B status requires it. DOL's PERM processing timeline adds another six to twelve months before the employer can file the I-140 petition with USCIS, so the earlier the firm starts, the better your overall position.
How can I find Summer Associate employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Summer Associate openings filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which firms have actually run PERM filings for professional roles. Targeting employers with an established immigration infrastructure saves significant time compared to raising green card sponsorship cold during an interview.
Does my country of birth affect green card timing even if my employer files PERM quickly?
Yes. Your priority date, set when DOL accepts the PERM application, determines your place in the visa queue. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletin cutoffs by country of birth and preference category. Nationals from India and China face multi-year backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3, meaning a successful PERM filing and approved I-140 does not translate to an immediate green card for applicants from those countries.