Summer Legal Intern: Corporate & Regulatory Practice

Old Mission

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 48,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Old Mission is seeking a 2027 summer internship for a US-licensed law student to gain junior-attorney level experience inside the firm's legal department. You will work alongside experienced counsel on active matters, with feedback and exposure to corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues facing a proprietary trading firm regulated by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and FCA.

This internship emphasizes hands-on practice in contract review, corporate governance, and regulatory research, with

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited law school with a strong academic record.
Law review, journal, or moot court experience is a plus.
Strong oral and written communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Review and assist with the firm's commercial agreements and vendor contracts
Maintain the firm's contract lifecycle management system
Assist with entity formation, foreign qualification, and related corporate governance filings
Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare written summaries
Draft corporate documents, agreements, policies, and notices
Assist with ongoing regulatory compliance matters
Maintain research and regulatory reference materials for the legal team
Track and flag relevant industry news and legal or regulatory updates