Summer 2026 Legal Intern- L2 Students (Year 2)

FINRA • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We Work to Protect Investors. Join our Team. 2026 Summer Internship Program FINRA is dedicated to providing you an internship opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the securities industry with an employer that places a high value on the professional and personal growth of our employees. We set the bar high – we are looking for interns that are strong academically, can bring results, and are committed to exceeding expectations. We need you to represent the highest standards of personal integrity and organizational values. If you would like to contribute to our important mission and work collegially in a professional organization that values intelligence, integrity and initiative, then consider an Internship with FINRA. We are seeking a well-qualified individual for a Legal Internship in our Enforcement Department. Essential Job Functions: Assist attorneys, examiners and supervisors in the development of examinations and investigations, including assisting with document and evidence analysis, fact development, case management, and legal analysis. Draft memoranda summarizing research and analyses performed and information gathered. Attend appropriate department training. Attend internal case meetings, investigative conferences, testimony and/or hearings. The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. 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Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be pursuing a J.D. or L.L.M.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with others to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Must work in the NYC office 3x week.
• Minimal travel required.
• Program runs from June 1, 2026- August 7, 2026

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in a financial, brokerage or investment environment is a plus but is not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys, examiners and supervisors in the development of examinations and investigations, including assisting with document and evidence analysis, fact development, case management, and legal analysis.
• Draft memoranda summarizing research and analyses performed and information gathered.
• Attend appropriate department training.
• Attend internal case meetings, investigative conferences, testimony and/or hearings.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law.
• As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
• Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal.
• FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
• Time Off and Paid Leave FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year).
• Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule).
• Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment).
• Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees