Legal Operations Intern
Cresset Capital•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Summer Intern to join our Legal Operations team. This role offers hands-on experience supporting the systems, processes, and data that underpin a fast-paced legal and compliance function. Over the course of the 8-week program, the intern will gain exposure to contract management, entity governance, and operational process improvement within a growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in legal, compliance, or business operations to develop practical skills while contributing to meaningful, real-world projects.
Requirements
- Junior or Senior status pursuing a bachelor’s degree
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Resourceful, proactive problem-solver with a strong work ethic
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Review contracts to identify active vs. inactive agreements and maintain accurate records
- Support migration of contracts across systems and track key terms (e.g., expirations, renewals)
- Populate and maintain data for 200+ legal entities within an entity management system
- Assist in transitioning entity tracking from Excel to a centralized database
- Audit corporate documents to ensure completeness and organization
- Gather entity information for KYC requests (e.g., ownership, control, documentation)
- Perform high-volume, detail-oriented data entry across systems
- Execute clearly defined projects independently and meet deadlines
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners supporting system implementation
- Participate in intern programming including lunch & learns and networking opportunities
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package for the Internship Program
- Opportunity to work in the wealth management environment
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