Finance Legal Intern: Corporate & Regulatory Practice

Old Mission; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mission invites a summer 2027 internship for a U.S. law student to work within the financial services legal department, gaining junior-attorney‑level experience on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters under counsel.

You will review agreements, assist with regulatory research, and help maintain contract records, with regular feedback and exposure to SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and FCA concerns in a global prop trading firm.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Strong oral and written communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review and assist with the firm's commercial agreements and vendor contracts
• Maintain the firm's contract lifecycle management system
• Assist with entity formation, foreign qualification, and related corporate governance filingsConduct legal and regulatory research and prepare written summaries
• Draft corporate documents, agreements, policies, and notices
• Assist with ongoing regulatory compliance matters
• Maintain research and regulatory reference materials for the legal team
• Track and flag relevant industry news and legal or regulatory updates

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Currently enrolled in US law school (Class of 2028/2029)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Old Mission invites a summer 2027 internship for a U.S. law student to work within the financial services legal department, gaining junior-attorney‑level experience on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters under counsel.

You will review agreements, assist with regulatory research, and help maintain contract records, with regular feedback and exposure to SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and FCA concerns in a global prop trading firm.