Wealth Management Legal Intern

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

13d

About The Position

Northern Trust is hiring a Wealth Management Legal Intern for a ten-week program located in Chicago, Illinois. The intern will work directly with a team on day-to-day tasks and meaningful projects, while participating in program events, professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities. A recruiter will help determine the best team placement based on the candidate’s interests, skills, and relevant experience.

Sample projects include reviewing and analyzing trust documents, trust administration activities, legal issues, and estate settlement matters; assisting with trust and advisory compliance and risk issues; and creating sales and marketing campaigns to drive new business. Program activities include leadership lunch-and-learns, professional development workshops, social events, an intern capstone presentation project, a volunteer event, mentorship, networking, and ongoing enterprise-wide learning. Potential career paths include Wealth Management Associate and Relationship Advisor roles in areas such as Wealth Advisory and the Global Family and Private Investment Office.

Requirements

• Pursuing a JD at an accredited college or university, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Interest in and curiosity about fiduciary and wealth management matters.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills through coursework, projects, or previous internship experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular involvement.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without needing employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of relevant tax or trust and estates coursework.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze trust documents, trust administration activities, legal issues, and estate settlement matters.
• Assist with trust and advisory compliance and risk issues.
• Create sales and marketing campaigns to drive new business.
• Participate in an intern capstone presentation project and program learning and development activities.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) and pension.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits.
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Professional development workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree