Compliance Summer Internship (Remote)

KnowBe4, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses based on monthly sales targets

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Certification completion bonuses

Job summary

KnowBe4, Inc. in the United States is offering a Compliance Intern role within the Legal Department for a 12‑week period. You will shadow attorneys, assist with compliance matters, and support audits and due diligence across global affiliates.

The program includes company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops, plus exposure to executive leadership through AMA sessions. Applicants should be current 2L law students with strong academic records.

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

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Google Workspace

Legal research skills

Multi-tasking

Independent thinking

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor field of study

2L law student enrollment

ABA law school

Tools

Westlaw/Pli

Legal research software

Job description

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)

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.

We offer company‑wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and certification completion bonuses - all in a modern, high‑tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits in each office location, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits .

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request‑accommodation.

No recruitment agencies, please.

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