Legal Intern

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. • Fairfield, IA

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About The Position

The Legal Intern will support Cambridge’s Legal Department through legal research, contract review, regulatory analysis, risk assessment, and exposure to legal and operational functions. The internship provides J.D. candidates with practical in-house legal experience while strengthening legal research, analysis, writing, collaboration, and professional skills.

The intern will work with attorneys and business stakeholders, prepare written materials for legal and business audiences, and assist with data analysis and special projects. The role offers exposure to contracts, compliance, risk management, and operational matters.

Requirements

• Be a J.D. candidate enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school who has completed at least one year of study.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism, sound organization, and close attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in corporate, contract, securities, employment, or financial services law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and regulatory research involving applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Support contract review and drafting under the guidance of Cambridge legal professionals.
• Prepare memoranda, presentations, and other written materials for legal and business stakeholders.
• Assist with data analysis, risk assessment activities, and other special projects within the Legal Department.
• Gain exposure to in-house legal practice, including contracts, compliance, risk management, and operational matters.
• Use Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, and other internal Legal Department systems.
• Collaborate with attorneys and business stakeholders while managing assigned work professionally and accurately.

Benefits

• Premium benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Vacation/sick time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching program.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits and work/life balance support.

What This Job Offers

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