Compliance Summer Internship (Remote)

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Lodging provided

Job summary

KnowBe4 is seeking a Compliance Intern in the United States for a 12-week summer program. You will work with the Compliance department on sanctions, anti-bribery, export controls, and audits, gaining exposure to legal research and policy development.

The internship offers company training, onboarding, and professional development, and compensation ranges from $17–$25 per hour. Applicants should be current 2L law students with strong GPA and Westlaw/PLI proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a 2L student at the time of application in an ABA law school with excellent academic credentials
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
• Juris Doctor field of study
• Proficient in Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides
• Proficient in the use of legal research software platforms

Responsibilities

• Shadow attorneys in a wide array of legal and business matters
• Assist with compliance matters (e.g., anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, export controls, antitrust) as applicable
• Assist with research regarding developing compliance case law and regulations and their impacts on the company
• Assist in compliance audits and investigations as applicable
• Assist in the compliance risk assessment
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and internal legal processes
• Assist with due diligence efforts for M&A and other strategic transactions as applicable
• Research new technology and legal industry techniques to improve Legal department systems and processes
• Observe inter-departmental meetings between Compliance and other teams

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

2L enrolled in ABA law school

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Google Slides

Legal research software

Job description

Defining the future of work & living globally

KnowBe4 empowers the modern workforce to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 is the pioneer of digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans. The KnowBe4 Platform provides attack simulation and training, collaboration security, and agent security powered by AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents) and a proprietary Risk Score. The platform leverages 15-years of behavioral data to combat advanced threats including social engineering, prompt injection, and shadow AI. By securing humans and agents, KnowBe4 leads the industry in workforce trust and defense.

Dates of Program: May 24th, 2027 - August 13, 2027 (12 weeks)

Application Dates: You should apply as soon as possible but understand that because of our large pool of applicants, the selection process can take a few months. We strive to create a diverse group of interns as we feel that it improves the overall internship experience.

Attention: This is a paid internship. Please note that the intern would be responsible for relocation (if needed) and lodging for the duration of the internship.

Internship Program Details: Join the best internship program around! Interns get unique insight into the minds of the CEO and senior executives during Ask Me Anything sessions. Interns will receive company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops to help transition into the workplace. Interns will also engage in team-building activities and awesome socials. For more information on the internship program, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships .

As a Compliance Intern, you will work with the KnowBe4 Compliance department on a wide variety of issues in the cybersecurity industry including, but not limited to, sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, antitrust, third party due diligence, and whistleblower laws. In addition, you will be tasked with assisting and supporting the Compliance department with various research projects and compliance audits.

Key Responsibilities:

Shadow attorneys in a wide array of legal and business matters, including in counseling business clients

Assist with compliance matters (e.g., anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, export controls, antitrust) as may be applicable

Assist with research regarding developing compliance case law and regulations and their impacts on the company

Assist in compliance audits and investigations as applicable

Assist in the compliance risk assessment

Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and internal legal processes including further development of playbooks and policies/procedures

Assist with due diligence efforts for M&A and other strategic transactions as may be applicable

Research new technology and legal industry techniques to make Legal department systems and processes more efficient

Observe collaborative inter-departmental meetings between Compliance and other teams (Sales, Marketing, etc. as applicable)

Research varying subject matters that affect the company and its global affiliates

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be enrolled as a 2L student at the time of application in an ABA law school with excellent academic credentials

Preferred top 25% of class in law school

An official transcript may be required upon request

Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required

Recent graduates will not be eligible for this program

Juris Doctor field of study

Research experience using Westlaw or PLI

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential with the ability to positively interact with persons at all levels of our organization

Proficient in Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides

Proficient in the use of legal research software platforms

Talent for multi-tasking, being results oriented and organizationally proficient

Team oriented and willing to help others to achieve success

Ability to develop creative solutions

Ability to think and act independently

Ability to effectively prioritize and resolve multiple competing tasks

Ability to deal professionally, courteously and tactfully with external partners and coworkers

Self-reliant with the ability to innovate and introduce change showing sound judgment and pragmatism

Compliance or in-house experience is a plus

The compensation for this position ranges from $17/hr - $25/hr which will vary depending on how well an applicant's skills and experience align with the job description listed above.

Application deadline: 1/2/2027. This is our good-faith estimate of the date the application window is anticipated to close. KnowBe4 reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close the application window early if a qualified candidate for the position is identified.