Spring Intern- Legal and Compliance
About The Position
The Legal Intern supports legal and compliance activities within a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The role provides practical exposure to legal operations, contract management, nonprofit compliance, and legal research under appropriate supervision. The intern works closely with the Chief Legal Officer and Associate Counsel on real-world legal matters that support organizational operations and strategic initiatives. The internship runs from January to May 2027 and is based at Spirit of America’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, with five days onsite each week. Compensation is $22.00 per hour. The position is non-exempt and hourly.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
- Strong written communication, research, and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Professional judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and legal AI tools.
Nice To Haves
- Academic focus or demonstrated interest in international, humanitarian, trade, national security, and/or nonprofit law.
- Interest in public service or nonprofit operations.
Responsibilities
- Support organization, tracking, and records management of contracts, grants, export control reviews, and other legal documents.
- Support risk reviews for partner vetting related to national security philanthropy activities around the world, including in conflict settings.
- Organize and expand the department’s knowledge library containing information on drafting contracts and grants, export control, and organizational guidance.
- Help draft user guides and training materials for legal and compliance standard operating procedures.
- Help track U.S. state corporate registrations, filings, and governance calendar deadlines.
- Assist with legal research related to nonprofit law, federal regulations, and compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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