Summer Student - Legal

Voya Financial • Scottsdale, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of Voya Investment Management (Voya IM) and its Summer Student Program. It gives students firsthand experience in the investment management industry while working alongside professionals across the Voya IM organization. The intern supports attorneys in the legal administration of the company’s mutual fund platform complex, gaining practical exposure to securities law, regulatory filings, fund governance, and legal operations.

The role is based in Voya’s Scottsdale office, with expected onsite presence an average of up to two days per week to support team and business priorities. The position uses technology, including AI-assisted legal research and document-review tools, under appropriate attorney oversight.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in law school and pursuing a JD.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and technology skills.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in securities law or the financial securities services industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing and drafting regulatory filings, including registration statements.
• Review and draft disclosures for shareholder reports and assist with related document reviews.
• Research securities law issues, including SEC guidance and matters arising under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and draft legal memoranda.
• Draft and review materials related to Board meetings, including memoranda, resolutions, minutes, and other meeting materials.
• Review and draft contracts related to mutual fund operations, including management and sub-advisory agreements, expense limitation agreements, and multiple class plans.
• Support legal operations and process-improvement projects, including document review, consistency checks, workflow improvements, and knowledge-management initiatives.
• Use AI-assisted legal research and document-review tools to support legal research, analysis, and process improvement, with appropriate attorney oversight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions up to 6%.
• Employer-paid Voya Retirement Plan with a 4% cash balance benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Paid time off, including 20 days of PTO, nine paid company holidays, and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED