2027 Summer Intern - Compliance

Segal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Segal in Washington, DC is seeking 2027 Summer Interns to join the Compliance Department. The internship targets JD students in year one or two, offering exposure to Health and Retirement Compliance topics and related client matters.

Interns will draft memos, research regulations, prepare client documents, attend meetings, and assist practice leaders. Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a JD program.
• Beginner knowledge of ERISA and related legislation.
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written).
• Excellent interpersonal/relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate with and positively influence others.
• Ability to quickly and effectively perform research involving federal and state legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Researching and drafting memos on technical issues for the Compliance Practice Leaders; researching new regulations, legislation or other policy developments.
• Preparing client-specific memos and documents.
• Other tasks as requested by the Compliance Practice Leader or National Compliance Staff.
• Attending both internal and external meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Research ability

Education

JD program enrollment

Job description

We are recruiting for 2027 Summer Interns to join the Compliance Department.

The Opportunity

This internship position is for an individual beginning or finishing year one or year two of a JD program. Intern associates will gain and use experience in both the technical and operational sides of compliance-related issues. Generally, the intern associate will work on compliance matters for the Health Compliance or Retirement Compliance Practice Leaders. In other cases, they may work on a project basis on a particular client-related compliance matter.

The Role

• researching and drafting memos on technical issues for the Compliance Practice Leaders; researching new regulations, legislation or other policy developments;
• preparing client-specific memos and documents;
• other tasks as requested by the Compliance Practice Leader or National Compliance Staff.
• attending both internal and external meetings.

The Requirements

• enrollment in a JD program;
• beginner knowledge of ERISA and related legislation and regulations;
• excellent communication skills (oral/written);
• excellent interpersonal/relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate with and positively influence others;
• ability to quickly and effectively perform research involving federal and state legal issues.

About Segal And Its Total Rewards Program

Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources and investment management consulting firm with over 80 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include public and private corporations, multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others.

The current hourly salary range for this position is $25.00/hour to $30.00/hour.

Primary Location

US-DC-Washington

Other Locations

US-CO-Greenwood Village, US-IL-Chicago, US-MA-Boston, US-CT-Farmington, US-CA-Glendale, US-CA-Los Angeles, US-CA-San Francisco, US-OH-Cleveland, US-GA-Atlanta

Work Locations

Washington DC

Job

Temp. Worker - Intern

Organization

National Office

Schedule

Temporary

Shift

Internship

Employee Status

Entry Level

Job Type

Full-time

Job Posting

Aug 13, 2026, 1:34:35 PM