Legal Summer Intern — Corporate & Securities NYC

VanEck; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VanEck's Legal Summer Intern program in New York offers hands-on exposure to corporate and securities law. The intern will work under the supervision of the General Counsel, supporting multiple business units and gaining practical experience in drafting, research, and contract review.

The 10-week program runs from June 7 to August 13. Ideal candidates are currently juniors or above, with strong communication skills and a demonstrated interest in finance and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Interest in finance, laws and regulations
• Strong communication skills
• Excel and Bloomberg familiarity is helpful but not required
• Roll up your sleeve work ethic

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries for projects and regulatory initiatives
• Review, edit, redline, and proofread contracts, disclosures, and SEC filings
• Assist in preparing and filing SEC registration statements and other submissions
• Support drafting and review of private fund documents and governance materials
• Assist with negotiation and management of contracts with third parties
• Participate in legal team meetings and contribute to workflow and compliance discussions
• Collaborate with attorneys on cross-functional projects involving compliance, operations, and business teams

Skills

Finance & law interest

Communication skills

Excel / Bloomberg familiarity

Strong work ethic

Education

Junior year or beyond (4-year college)

Corporate experience helpful

Job description

VanEck's Legal Summer Intern program in New York offers hands-on exposure to corporate and securities law. The intern will work under the supervision of the General Counsel, supporting multiple business units and gaining practical experience in drafting, research, and contract review.

The 10-week program runs from June 7 to August 13. Ideal candidates are currently juniors or above, with strong communication skills and a demonstrated interest in finance and regulatory matters.