Legal Compliance Intern

Cortina Solutions • Huntsville, AL

3d • Remote

About The Position

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, Cortina hires an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and trains them to enter the professional job market. Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves! We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Legal Compliance Intern to support our compliance and contracts efforts. This role is ideal for a student interested in government contracting, regulatory compliance, and legal analysis. The intern will play a key role in helping our team understand contract requirements, track regulatory changes, and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable standards. This position is a remote, 10-hour per week role.

Requirements

• MUST live in a HUBZone. To see if you reside in a HUBZone type your address in at, https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map . Please confirm your address is in a Qualified HUBZone before you apply.
• Actively enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Coursework in law, public policy, business, or a related field
• Strong reading comprehension and analytical skills, especially with technical or legal material
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to organize complex information
• Interest in government contracting, compliance, or legal/regulatory environments
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with government regulations such as FAR, DFARS, NIST, or CMMC
• Experience with research, documentation, or policy analysis

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and documentation to identify and compile key requirements and obligations
• Analyze and document the business and operational impact of contract requirements
• Develop and maintain a structured list of applicable governing bodies, regulations, and certifications (e.g., FAR, DFARS, CMMC, NIST, etc.)
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure internal documentation reflects current compliance requirements
• Track changes and revisions to contracts, policies, and compliance frameworks
• Assist in maintaining compliance processes and documentation for audits or assessments
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise updates to leadership on changes impacting the government contracting landscape

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed