Legal Operations Intern

Manulife • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Summer Intern will support the US WAM Legal team with substantive operational, and innovation-focused work. The intern will work closely with the Chief of Staff, and other senior legal leaders, gaining exposure to global asset management legal issues across multiple jurisdictions while contributing to priorities around legal operations and AI-enabled solutions.

Requirements

• Practical experience at the intersection of law, operations, and AI.
• Insight into how a modern legal function functions within a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with you and GWAM Legal teams to map existing legal workflows (e.g., contract review, regulatory intake, matter management).
• Identify process inefficiencies and automation opportunities, with a focus on responsible AI use in legal.
• Support early-stage AI solution exploration, including: Document intake and triage, Knowledge management and precedent organization, Regulatory and compliance tracking.
• Prepare workflow diagrams, issue inventories, and recommendation summaries for legal leadership.
• Work directly with GWAM Legal leadership on initiatives, including: Program development.
• Sit in on selected meetings to understand how legal advice supports investment, operational, and strategic decisions.
• Provide ad hoc support on matters which may include: Vendor or technology-related legal reviews, Internal stakeholder requests, Process documentation and playbooks.
• Assist with administrative or coordination tasks tied to larger legal initiatives, offering a holistic view of how the department operates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed