What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern position at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.?
Job Summary
The Legal Intern will support Cambridge’s Legal Department through legal research, contract review, regulatory analysis, risk assessment, and exposure to legal and operational functions. This internship provides J.D. candidates with practical in-house legal experience while strengthening legal research, analysis, writing, collaboration, and professional skills.
Key Deliverables And Responsibilities
Cambridge has competitive benefits and promotes a work/life balance to encourage individual success.
Cambridge Overview
Cambridge is a financial solutions firm that provides business support services to thousands of independent financial advisors. These advisors offer personalized investment services including wealth management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals and families across the country. Cambridge provides significant compliance, technology, and transaction processing support to these financial advisors and their offices.
The Legal Intern will support Cambridge’s Legal Department through legal research, contract review, regulatory analysis, risk assessment, and exposure to legal and operational functions. This internship provides J.D. candidates with practical in-house legal experience while strengthening legal research, analysis, writing, collaboration, and professional skills.
Key Deliverables And Responsibilities
- Conduct legal and regulatory research involving applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Support contract review and drafting under the guidance of Cambridge legal professionals.
- Prepare memoranda, presentations, and other written materials for legal and business stakeholders.
- Assist with data analysis, risk assessment activities, and other special projects within the Legal Department.
- Gain exposure to in-house legal practice, including contracts, compliance, risk management, and operational matters.
- Use Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, and other internal Legal Department systems.
- Collaborate with attorneys and business stakeholders while managing assigned work professionally and accurately.
- J.D. candidate enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school who has completed at least one year of study.
- Interest in corporate, contract, securities, employment, or financial services law preferred.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Professionalism, sound organization, and close attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
Cambridge has competitive benefits and promotes a work/life balance to encourage individual success.
- Premium benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
- Vacation/sick time
- 401K retirement plan with company matching program
- Eleven paid holidays
Cambridge Overview
Cambridge is a financial solutions firm that provides business support services to thousands of independent financial advisors. These advisors offer personalized investment services including wealth management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals and families across the country. Cambridge provides significant compliance, technology, and transaction processing support to these financial advisors and their offices.