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Programme
Internship
Location
Chicago, IL
About the role
Summer 2027 legal internship in Chicago offering law students junior-attorney-level experience within Old Mission’s financial services legal department. Interns support commercial, corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters for a proprietary trading firm regulated by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and FCA, working alongside experienced counsel with regular feedback.
Responsibilities
- Review and assist with commercial agreements and vendor contracts.
- Maintain the firm’s contract lifecycle management system.
- Support entity formation, foreign qualification, and corporate governance filings.
- Conduct legal and regulatory research, preparing clear written summaries.
- Draft corporate documents, agreements, policies, and notices.
- Assist with compliance matters and monitor relevant legal, regulatory, and industry updates.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a U.S.-accredited law school, graduating in 2028 or 2029.
- Strong academic record with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.