Summer Legal Intern: Onchain Finance Policy

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

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.