Legal Government Affairs Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: USA - New York - Malta

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Internship Program Overview

Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.

Summary of Role

Based in Washington, D.C., this internship will support the GlobalFoundries Government Affairs team in tracking and analyzing public policy issues that impact the U.S. semiconductor industry. The intern will monitor legislative and regulatory developments, summarize policy trends, support stakeholder engagement activities, and contribute to strategic initiatives that advance GF's government affairs objectives.

Essential Responsibilities include

Monitor and summarize federal legislation, congressional hearings, executive actions, and regulatory developments related to semiconductor manufacturing and technology policy.

Support Government Affairs activities, including internal communications, policy updates, and executive briefings.

Research and identify external stakeholders, industry associations, and coalition partners that may support GF’s strategic policy objectives.

Assist in coordinating engagement activities with government officials, industry organizations, and third-party partners to support short- and long-term Government Affairs initiatives.

Support the preparation and execution of executive-level meetings, events, and engagements with domestic and international government and industry stakeholders.

Track and report on semiconductor industry trends, government funding initiatives, and policy developments that may impact GF and its customers.

Other Responsibilities

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

Education – At least a junior at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, International Relations, International Security, Security Studies, Economics, or a related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.

Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.

Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

Travel - Up to 10%

Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior related internship or co-op experience in government affairs, public policy, congressional offices, trade associations, or advocacy organizations.

Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.

Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.

Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

Strong written, verbal, research, and analytical communication skills.

Strong planning, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge of U.S. government processes, public policy development, or semiconductor and technology industry issues is preferred.

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Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00

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The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law