Legal & Compliance 2027 Summer Intern

Loop Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 5,510,000 - 6,199,000; Full time

Job summary

Loop Capital is offering a Summer Intern position in Legal & Compliance in Chicago, IL. The role supports the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer with policy updates, research, and communications.

The internship emphasizes hands-on projects, regulatory awareness, and collaboration across teams, culminating in a capstone presentation and practical experience in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment as a law student at an accredited law school (1L only).
• Has at least a B average at end of 1L year and high grades in Legal Writing.
• Financial Services industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating testing, and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Conduct legal research and application of rules to Firm practices.
• Draft, review, and summarize memoranda and other internal legal communications.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and educational resources to present to business teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues on special projects involving regulatory developments, governance initiatives, and operational process improvements.
• Design and complete a capstone project focused on a legal, regulatory, or compliance-related topic, culminating in a presentation of recommendations and key findings to the firm.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Education

Current enrollment as a law student

Job description

A fresh perspective. Competitive but never cutthroat. Aggressive but never arrogant. Employees with genuine intellectual curiosity.

Our remarkably low employee turnover is a testament to our culture: we hire carefully based on experience, a willingness to collaborate with colleagues across platforms, and a commitment to putting client needs first. It is an intimate, unique culture that cultivates dynamic interaction, new ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Personal Development

Integrity

Community Engagement

Open positions

Position:Legal & Compliance 2027 Summer Intern

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id:419

# of Openings:1

Legal & Compliance Intern - Legal & Compliance Division

Location: Chicago, IL

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Salary Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Loop Capital is a full-service investment bank, brokerage and advisory firm that provides creative capital solutions for corporate, governmental and institutional entities across the globe. Our reputation for integrity and service - coupled with our track record of success - has allowed us to serve an expanding number of clients from coast to coast. We continue to grow because clients continue to ask us to do more for them, and our uncompromising commitment to excellence means that clients get superior, focused service across our entire platform.

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Legal & Compliance Division is to protect the legal and business interests of Loop Capital and all of its affiliates and ensure that the Firm has internal controls that adequately measure and manage the risks it faces.

The Legal & Compliance Intern will work under the supervision of the General Counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with updating testing, and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Conduct legal research and application of rules to Firm practices
• Draft, review, and summarize memoranda and other internal legal communications
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and educational resources to present to business teams
• Collaborate with colleagues on special projects involving regulatory developments, governance initiatives, and operational process improvements
• Design and complete a capstone project focused on a legal, regulatory, or compliance-related topic, culminating in a presentation of recommendations and key findings to the firm

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment as a law student at an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials
• Position is for 1L students only
• Has at least a B average at the end of 1L year and high grades in Legal Writing
• Financial Services industry experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills