Legal & Compliance Intern

Overview

The organization is seeking a Legal & Compliance Intern for the 2026–2027 school year to support the Legal and Compliance team. This role provides hands-on exposure to the regulatory and operational side of fintech, working closely with attorneys and compliance professionals to help ensure operations align with applicable laws and internal standards.

This is a strong opportunity for an undergraduate student or current law school student interested in fintech law, regulatory compliance, or corporate legal operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and research emerging legal and regulatory developments in the fintech space, including consumer protection, payments, and financial services regulations; summarize findings for the legal/compliance team
• Organize, maintain, and archive company policies and procedures, ensuring documents are current, accessible, and properly version-controlled
• Compile and analyze data to create reports identifying trends across departments (e.g., customer complaints, operational risk, product changes) that may carry legal or compliance implications
• Test internal systems and workflows to verify compliance controls are functioning as intended; document and report issues or gaps
• Review marketing and advertising materials for legal and regulatory compliance prior to publication or distribution
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Customer Support, etc.) on compliance-related questions and initiatives
• Assist with additional legal and compliance tasks and special projects as needed

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, Business, Finance, or a related field (J.D. candidates welcome)
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
• Interest in fintech, financial regulation, or consumer protection law is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with document management systems is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or coursework in compliance, legal research, or a related area is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided description.

Location

Not specified in the provided description.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Hiring Process Accessibility

If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the hiring process, reach out to the recruiter directly.

Use of AI in Hiring

The organization may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses to identify potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.