Summer Legal Intern

Captive Resources • Itasca, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to join CRI, a fast-growing organization with an active in-house legal department supporting CRI’s captive insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations. As a Legal Summer Intern, you will work closely with CRI’s Legal team and have direct exposure to how legal issues are identified and addressed in a fast-paced, in-house environment. More specifically, you will (1) support legal research and analysis across corporate, insurance, reinsurance, employment, and compliance matters; (2) assist with drafting, reviewing, and updating a variety of legal and business documents, including non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, reinsurance agreements, and information memoranda; (3) collaborate directly with cross-functional teams such as Finance, HR, IT, Tax and Broker Services; (4) assist with the development of internal policies, procedures, and legal training materials, including compliance updates; (5) support legal technology initiatives, including testing and training related to CRI’s contract management system; (6) gain exposure to an established mutual fund for CRI’s captive members through review of investment-related agreements, policies, and recurring calls with leadership; and (7) contribute to materials explaining the formation and operation of new captives. This role offers meaningful, hands-on legal experience, regular interaction with in-house attorneys, and a high degree of responsibility and learning for a law student interested in insurance, corporate, and in-house legal practice. This role also provides the opportunity to work with an assigned mentor and be part of CRI’s overall larger cross-functional summer internship program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and currently pursuing a law degree from an accredited law school
• Strong team attitude while also thriving independently and collaborating effectively in team environments
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Organization, planning and prioritization skills
• Commitment to company values
• Strong critical, commercial, strategic, and practical thinking skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and completing projects within prescribed deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule and work style to support the needs of a fast-growing organization

Responsibilities

• Support legal research and analysis across corporate, insurance, reinsurance, employment, and compliance matters.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and updating a variety of legal and business documents, including non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, reinsurance agreements, and information memoranda.
• Collaborate directly with cross-functional teams such as Finance, HR, IT, Tax and Broker Services.
• Assist with the development of internal policies, procedures, and legal training materials, including compliance updates.
• Support legal technology initiatives, including testing and training related to CRI’s contract management system.
• Gain exposure to an established mutual fund for CRI’s captive members through review of investment-related agreements, policies, and recurring calls with leadership.
• Contribute to materials explaining the formation and operation of new captives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern