Legal & Compliance Extern (Unpaid) - Current JD or LLM Candidates Only

Great Gray•Boston, MA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great Gray is seeking a temporary, part-time Legal & Compliance Extern for the Spring 2027 semester to support its Legal and Compliance departments. The extern will assist with a large-scale governance documentation project by reviewing, analyzing, revising, tracking, and inventorying governance and legal documents related to Great Gray’s collective investment fund business. The externship offers a law student hands-on experience within the legal and compliance function of a retirement fund trustee. The extern will work with attorneys and professionals in compliance, investment, business, and operations on fund governance, corporate documentation, regulatory compliance, and investment management matters. The extern will work closely with and be supervised by senior members of the Legal and Compliance teams, gaining exposure to fiduciary, legal, regulatory, governance, and operational issues affecting investment products and financial services organizations. The position is based in Great Gray’s Boston, Massachusetts, or Wilmington, Delaware office. The company supports a hybrid work model of four days onsite and one day remote. The externship is unpaid; the selected candidate receives academic credit through their law school’s approved externship program. It is expected to begin in January or February 2027, depending on the student’s academic calendar and program requirements, and conclude at the end of the Spring semester, generally in late April or early May. The duration is approximately 10 weeks, with approximately 10–20 hours of work per week. The schedule and total hours will be coordinated with the selected candidate and their law school.

Requirements

Be a current J.D. or LL.M. candidate enrolled in an accredited law school.
Be eligible to participate in and receive academic credit through the law school’s internship, externship, or field placement program, and satisfy applicable program requirements.
Have strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Have excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a professional environment.
Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Have professional proficiency in written and spoken English and the ability to review, draft, and edit legal and business documents.
Be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Exhibit Great Gray’s core values: Growth Mindset, Disciplined Curiosity, Grit, Results Ownership, and Collaboration.
Be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Experience drafting, reviewing, or editing legal documents.
Coursework in Contracts, Business Organizations, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Investment Management, or related areas.

Responsibilities

Assist with reviewing, revising, and updating collective investment fund governance documents and related legal records.
Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, governance materials, and internal memoranda.
Review documents for consistency, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and organizational standards.
Organize, track, and maintain legal documents, templates, and governance records.
Assist Legal and Compliance team members with special projects and ongoing departmental initiatives.
Participate in meetings with Legal and Compliance personnel and assist with follow-up action items.
Collaborate with attorneys, compliance professionals, and business partners on governance-related projects.
Perform other legal and compliance-related duties as assigned.