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

Great Gray • Boston, MA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

Great Gray is seeking a temporary, part-time, Legal & Compliance Extern to support the Legal and Compliance departments during the Fall 2026 semester. The Legal & Compliance Extern will meaningfully assist with a large-scale governance documentation project including reviewing, analyzing, revising, tracking, and inventorying governance and legal documents supporting Great Gray's collective investment fund business. This externship provides a unique opportunity for a law student to gain practical hands-on experience within the legal and compliance function of a leading retirement fund trustee while working closely with attorneys, compliance, investment, business and operation professionals on matters involving fund governance, corporate documentation, regulatory compliance, and investment management. The extern will work closely with, and be supervised by, senior members of the Legal and Compliance teams. Through this experience, the extern will gain exposure to fiduciary, legal, regulatory, governance, and operational issues affecting investment products (specifically collective investment funds) and financial services organizations.

Requirements

• Current J.D. or LL.M candidate enrolled in an accredited law school.
• Eligible to participate in, and receive academic credit through, their law school's internship/externship or field placement program.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a professional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, with the ability to review, draft, and edit legal and business documents.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience drafting, reviewing, or editing legal documents is strongly preferred.
• Coursework in Contracts, Business Organizations, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Investment Management, or related areas is preferred.
• Exhibit Great Gray’s core values: Growth Mindset, Disciplined Curiosity, Grit, Results Ownership, Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the review, revision, and updating of 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 across the organization on governance-related projects.
• Perform other legal and compliance-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Be an integral part of a high-growth organization!
• Competitive compensation package
• Group medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Annual well-being stipend
• Eligible employees may also contribute to a 401(k) plan with an advantageous employer contribution model, upholding our mission to support our employees in retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level