Legal Intern

Hyperliquid Policy Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend up to $10,000

Course credit option

Job summary

Hyperliquid Policy Center in Washington, DC is hiring two Legal Interns for Summer 2027. Interns will contribute to rigorous legal analysis, help develop tailored legislative and regulatory proposals, and participate in advocacy efforts that advance regulatory frameworks for the next generation of blockchain-based financial markets.

Interns will make meaningful contributions to HPC’s work and will gain valuable legislative and regulatory advocacy experience.

Qualifications

• Be a rising 2L or 3L student at an ABA-accredited US law school.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have strong interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, or onchain finance.
• Exhibit excellent critical thinking, legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Be a team player in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Be self-motivated, open-minded, respectful, and curious.

Responsibilities

• Report to HPC’s Senior Counsel and collaborate with HPC staff across the organization.
• Assist in developing and refining legal and policy positions related to onchain finance, derivatives market structure, and related regulatory matters.
• Support long-term legal projects by conducting research, drafting, and advancing workstreams under supervision.
• Contribute to memoranda, comment letters, briefing materials, policy papers, and regulatory proposals.
• Help prepare materials for engagement with congressional staff, federal agencies, and stakeholders in crypto and traditional finance.
• Monitor legislation, agency rulemakings, enforcement actions, and litigation involving securities, derivatives, and onchain finance.
• Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks and opportunities relevant to onchain finance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Legal research

Writing

Verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

ABA-accredited US law school

Job description

About Hyperliquid Policy Center

Hyperliquid Policy Center ("HPC") is an independent research and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing a clear, regulated path for Americans to access onchain markets.

Our expert-led team actively engages with lawmakers and regulators, produces substantive policy research, and champions a U.S. regulatory home for onchain markets and financial infrastructure.

About the Role

We are hiring two Legal Interns for Summer 2027. The intern in this role will contribute to rigorous legal analysis, help develop tailored legislative and regulatory proposals, and participate in advocacy efforts that advance regulatory frameworks for the next generation of blockchain-based financial markets.

Interns will make meaningful, substantive contributions to HPC’s work product, and will develop valuable legislative and regulatory advocacy experience. As a Legal Intern, you will:

• Report to HPC’s Senior Counsel and collaborate with HPC staff across the organization
• Assist in developing and refining legal and policy positions related to onchain finance, derivatives market structure, and related legislative and regulatory matters
• Support long-term legal projects and policy initiatives by conducting research, preparing drafts, and helping drive workstreams forward under the supervision of HPC's legal and policy teams
• Conduct legal research and contribute to the drafting of memoranda, comment letters, briefing materials, policy papers, and regulatory proposals
• Help prepare materials for engagement with congressional staff, federal agency officials, and stakeholders in the crypto and traditional finance industries
• Monitor and track relevant legislation, agency rulemakings, enforcement actions, and litigation involving securities, derivatives, and onchain finance
• Help identify emerging legal and regulatory risks and opportunities relevant to onchain finance and blockchain-based financial infrastructure
• Coordinate with policy, government relations, and communications staff to ensure research and deliverables align with broader strategic objectives and timelines

Interns will work 40 hours per week for 8 weeks between June and August. Start and end dates are flexible. Interns will work out of our Washington, D.C. office with remote work as appropriate. Interns may choose either to receive course credit through a law school internship or externship program or to receive a stipend of up to $10,000.

Interns choosing to receive course credit are responsible for confirming their law school's internship or externship enrollment requirements and completing any necessary registration procedures

Qualifications

To qualify, you must:

• Be a rising 2L or 3L student at an ABA-accredited US law school
• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Have a strong, demonstrated interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, or onchain finance
• Have excellent critical thinking, legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Have outstanding attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Be a team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, creative environment
• Be a self-motivated, open-minded, respectful professional with a sense of curiosity

We also prefer if you have:

• The desire to pursue a career related to the digital asset industry after graduation
• Demonstrated interest or familiarity with U.S. financial regulations, particularly the federal securities, commodities, and anti-money laundering laws
• A passion for protecting civil liberties such as freedom of speech and financial privacy
• Experience using digital assets and other blockchain technology

Hyperliquid Policy Center is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all employees and employment applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other protected class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.