FINRA Legal Extern, Enforcement (UNPAID) - SPRING 2025 SEMESTER

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority • Woodbridge, VA

380d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal externs work closely with Enforcement's attorneys, investigators and management to assist Enforcement in investigating and determining whether FINRA regulated firms and/or associated individuals violated the federal securities laws or FINRA, or MSRB rules. Externs perform a variety of tasks including legal research and writing, and document review, as well as assisting staff to prepare for on-the-record testimony. Externs also have the opportunity to observe on-the-record interviews and settlement negotiations, and to attend departmental meetings and participate in trainings designed to build or enhance skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Graduate student pursuing JD or LLM.
• Strong writing, analysis and research skills.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work with others to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Fall and Spring externs must work a minimum of 12 hours weekly.
• Externs must earn current course credits (determined by school) and cannot work purely as a volunteer.

Nice To Haves

• Securities law related course work and/or knowledge of securities law or brokerage regulations.
• Securities industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Enforcement attorneys in investigating violations of federal securities laws or FINRA/MSRB rules.
• Perform legal research and writing.
• Conduct document review.
• Assist staff in preparing for on-the-record testimony.
• Observe on-the-record interviews and settlement negotiations.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in trainings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Backup family care.
• Surrogacy benefits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Wellness programs.
• 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, and 9 sick days.
• Two volunteer service days.
• Paid military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, and parental leave.
• Nine paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees