[Summer 2026] Legal Intern

Company TSMC Arizona Corporation Location USA-Arizona Posted Feb 26, 2026 At TSMC Arizona, brilliance can ignite a world of innovation and launch a promising future. The world’s most brilliant innovators entrust us to transform their ideas into world-changing products that impact millions of lives. As long as you have the same passion to pursue excellence, you will find your fit here.  TSMC Arizona is looking for a Summer 2026 Legal intern to join our 4-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As a Legal Intern, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust. TSMC Arizona’s Legal Department is responsible for providing general corporate and commercial legal services to assist the company and internal clients in achieving business goals while minimizing undue risk.   What you will learn & how you will contribute: * You will learn to provide practical support and advice to internal stakeholders on construction, facilities, EHS, HR, risk management, supply chain/procurement, litigation matters, and more. * You can expect exposure to contract drafting and negotiations with TSMC Arizona vendors and facilitating internal stakeholder buy-in throughout the contract negotiation process. * You will learn and practice other key skills to be a successful in-house attorney including anticipating and identifying the needs of internal stakeholders and the company. * You will participate in researching legal issues, risks, and liabilities that are relevant to various business activities and business objectives of the company. * You will support in the review and develop corporate policies and standard operating procedures and learn how to implement and roll-out these policies and procedures internally.   Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have: * Must be enrolled at an ABA approved law school. * Must be a rising 2L or 3L student. * Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) on-site at our Phoenix location from: * Semester system: June 1st – August 7th, 2026* * Quarter system: June 22, 2026 – August 28th, 2026* *These dates may be adjusted with agreement from the TSMC Arizona Legal Department   Preferred Qualifications * Have excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. * Ability to listen and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties. * Ability to issue-spot and problem solve, at a strategic or tactical level. * Ability to establish trust and maintain strong working relationships. * Ability to work in a dynamic environment. * Be a team-oriented individual that contributes to TSMC culture. * Top 50% of your class ranking or 3.5 GPA and above.   Note: This is a paid internship Credit: TSMC Arizona will work with your school to determine if our program meets conditions for school credit. Accommodations:  Company-provided accommodations are available for interns that reside more than 50 miles from the site. Work Location: Phoenix, AZ Travel: None   TSMC Core Values At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work:  * Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment. * Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees.  * Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice.  * Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.  (For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit：https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)