In-House Legal & Compliance Intern, Summer

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

Job summary

Upbound Group, Inc. is seeking a 2027 Summer Internship in Legal & Compliance in Plano, Texas. The intern will gain exposure to in-house corporate law practice within a public company, supporting risk management, governance, and strategic initiatives.

The role targets JD students in their first or second year with strong academics, research, writing, and leadership potential, and offers hands-on work in litigation support, governance, and compliance projects.

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 cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
• Demonstrated interest in corporate law, compliance, litigation, employment law, consumer finance, or other relevant legal disciplines.
• Strong legal research, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents and correspondence.
• Proven leadership potential through academic achievement, internships, campus involvement, athletics, military service, or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Litigation - Assisting with dispute management and coordination with outside counsel.
• Corporate Governance - Supporting board and committee processes and entity management.
• Strategic Business Initiatives - Providing legal support on new products, partnerships, and company projects.
• Employment Law - Supporting workplace policies and employee relations matters.
• Compliance and Government Relations - Supporting compliance programs and regulatory and government relations matters.

Skills

J.D. program participation

Strong GPA emphasis

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Leadership potential

Education

Juris Doctor (1st/2nd year)

Job description

Upbound Group, Inc. is seeking a 2027 Summer Internship in Legal & Compliance in Plano, Texas. The intern will gain exposure to in-house corporate law practice within a public company, supporting risk management, governance, and strategic initiatives.

The role targets JD students in their first or second year with strong academics, research, writing, and leadership potential, and offers hands-on work in litigation support, governance, and compliance projects.