In-House Legal & Compliance Intern – Summer

Acima; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group, Inc. in Plano, Texas, offers a 10-week summer internship in Legal & Compliance.

As a paid hourly intern, you will assist the in-house legal team on governance, compliance, employment, and product initiatives while observing how risk is managed in a public company. You'll gain hands-on exposure to corporate law, litigation support, and government relations, with mentoring from experienced attorneys and opportunities to draft legal documents.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program and having successfully completed the first or second year of law school.
• Strong academic performance, with a preferred GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Demonstrated interest in corporate law, compliance, litigation, employment law, or consumer finance.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of legal matters in a public company environment under the guidance of experienced attorneys.
• Observe and learn how an in-house legal team advises the business, manages risk, and supports operations.
• Exposure areas include Litigation, Corporate Governance, Compliance, Employment Law, and Strategic Business Initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership potential

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program

Job description

Upbound Group, Inc. in Plano, Texas, offers a 10-week summer internship in Legal & Compliance.

As a paid hourly intern, you will assist the in-house legal team on governance, compliance, employment, and product initiatives while observing how risk is managed in a public company. You'll gain hands-on exposure to corporate law, litigation support, and government relations, with mentoring from experienced attorneys and opportunities to draft legal documents.