Compliance Summer Internship (Remote)

KnowBe4

6d•$17 - $25•Remote

About The Position

KnowBe4 is hiring a paid Compliance Intern for a 12-week summer program running May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The intern will work with the Compliance department on cybersecurity-industry issues, including sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, antitrust, third-party due diligence, and whistleblower laws. The role also supports compliance research projects, audits, investigations, and risk assessments. The internship program includes company training, onboarding, professional development workshops, team-building activities, social events, and Ask Me Anything sessions with the CEO and senior executives. The position is remote. The intern is responsible for relocation, if needed, and lodging for the program’s duration. Compensation is $17–$25 per hour, depending on how the applicant’s skills and experience align with the role. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with an anticipated deadline of January 2, 2027; the company may close the window early if a qualified candidate is identified.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a second-year (2L) student at an ABA-accredited law school at the time of application.
Excellent academic credentials; a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
Juris Doctor field of study.
Research experience using Westlaw or PLI.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with people at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
Proficiency using legal research software platforms.
Ability to multitask, achieve results, and stay organized.
Team-oriented approach and willingness to help others succeed.
Ability to develop creative solutions and think and act independently.
Ability to prioritize effectively and resolve multiple competing tasks.
Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and tactfully with external partners and coworkers.
Self-reliance and ability to innovate and introduce change with sound judgment and pragmatism.
Recent graduates are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Top 25% of law school class preferred.
Compliance or in-house experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Shadow attorneys on legal and business matters, including counseling business clients.
Assist with applicable compliance matters, including anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, export controls, and antitrust.
Research developing compliance case law and regulations and their potential impacts on the company.
Assist with compliance audits and investigations, as applicable.
Assist with compliance risk assessments.
Support continuous improvement of standard-form agreements and internal legal processes, including developing playbooks and policies and procedures.
Assist with due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, as applicable.
Research technology and legal-industry techniques to improve the efficiency of Legal department systems and processes.
Observe collaborative meetings between Compliance and other departments, such as Sales and Marketing, as applicable.
Research subject matters affecting the company and its global affiliates.