Privacy - Legal Intern

Overview

An organization is seeking a Privacy-Legal Intern to support the development and daily operations of its global privacy program. This entry-level internship is designed for current law school students interested in privacy and data security.

This role offers hands-on experience in privacy, data protection, and records management within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The intern will work under the guidance of an experienced privacy professional with structured training and mentorship.

Candidates seeking academic credit must coordinate with their school to confirm eligibility and obtain necessary approvals.

Location: United States (Remote, Work from Home)

Schedule: 20 - 25 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Privacy Officer in developing the privacy program, compliance initiatives, and risk assessments.
• Conduct research on global privacy laws and emerging regulatory trends; prepare concise briefing memos and summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with records retention practices, including organizing retention schedules, mapping data types to retention requirements, and documenting disposition activities.
• Facilitate privacy impact assessments and similar reviews by gathering information, documenting findings, and tracking mitigation measures.
• Assist with intake, logging, and handling of data subject requests, including identity verification, status tracking, and preparing draft responses.
• Perform administrative and project coordination tasks to ensure program continuity and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited law school, in good academic standing.
• Willingness to learn about privacy and data protection, regulatory requirements, and methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, concise outputs.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient with office productivity tools and collaboration platforms; ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving regulatory landscapes to solve operational challenges and improve processes while maintaining compliance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $20 to $24 per hour.
• Pay is based on factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Specific salary range details will be provided during the hiring process.

Location

• United States only.
• Remote work from home.
• Candidates must reside within the United States.

This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in privacy law and data protection within a global technology environment.