Legal Intern

Overview

This internship supports the Legal Department of a growing life insurance and annuity company by assisting attorneys and legal professionals with research, policy and procedure drafting, regulatory analysis, and other legal projects. It is designed for a first-year law student seeking practical in-house legal experience within the insurance and financial services industry.

The intern will gain exposure to a broad range of legal matters, including insurance regulatory issues, compliance, and insurance operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on insurance law, corporate law, and financial services regulation.
• Assist attorneys with reviewing, drafting, and organizing contracts, non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, and other legal documents.
• Support state insurance regulatory research and track legislative and regulatory developments.
• Review and summarize statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance, and case law affecting the life insurance and annuity industry.
• Assist with compliance-related projects and internal policy reviews.
• Attend legal department meetings and collaborate with business stakeholders.
• Perform other legal and administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of first year (1L) at an accredited law school.
• Strong academic performance.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in insurance, financial services, corporate law, securities, compliance, or regulatory law.
• Familiarity with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis.

Competencies

• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Learning Opportunities

During the internship, the student may gain exposure to:

• State insurance regulation and regulatory filings.
• Life insurance operations.
• Product distribution matters.
• Privacy and data protection laws.
• Corporate governance.
• Contract negotiation and management.
• Enterprise compliance and risk management.

Duration

• Summer internship lasting 10–12 weeks.
• Full-time or part-time (approximately 30-40 hours per week).

Compensation

Competitive hourly compensation based on experience, education, and market conditions.