Legal & Compliance Intern

Greenlight is seeking a motivated Legal & Compliance Intern for the 2026–2027 school year to support its Legal and Compliance team.

This role offers hands-on exposure to the regulatory and operational side of fintech, working closely with attorneys and compliance professionals to help ensure Greenlight operates in line with applicable laws and internal standards.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and research emerging legal and regulatory developments in the fintech space, including consumer protection, payments, and financial services regulations; summarize findings for the legal/compliance team
• Organize, maintain, and archive company policies and procedures, ensuring documents are current, accessible, and properly version-controlled
• Compile and analyze data to create reports identifying trends across departments (e.g., customer complaints, operational risk, product changes) that may carry legal or compliance implications
• Test internal systems and workflows to verify compliance controls are functioning as intended, and document/report any issues or gaps
• Review marketing and advertising materials for legal and regulatory compliance prior to publication or distribution
• Partner with teams across the company (Product, Marketing, Customer Support, etc.) on compliance-related questions and initiatives
• Assist with additional legal and compliance tasks and special projects as needed

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, Business, Finance, or a related field (J.D. candidates welcome)
• Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
• Interest in fintech, financial regulation, or consumer protection law is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with document management systems a plus
• Prior internship or coursework in compliance, legal research, or a related area is a plus but not required

Learning opportunities:

• Direct exposure to how legal and compliance functions operate within a fast-growing fintech company
• Mentorship from experienced legal and compliance professionals
• Practical experience in regulatory research, policy development, and compliance testing
• Insight into the intersection of law, technology, and financial services