Great Gray

Great Gray

Legal & Compliance Extern (Unpaid) - Current JD or LLM Candidates Only

Wilmington, DE · Internship

No sponsorship$10k-$20kDetected 12 days ago
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About the role

  • The extern will work closely with, and be supervised by, senior members of the Legal and Compliance teams.
  • Through this experience, the extern will gain exposure to fiduciary, legal, regulatory, governance, and operational issues affecting investment products (specifically collective investment funds) and financial services organizations.
  • This position will work from our Boston, MA or Wilmington, DE office.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the review, revision, and updating of collective investment fund governance documents and related legal records.
  • Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, governance materials, and internal memoranda.
  • Review documents for consistency, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and organizational standards.
  • Organize, track, and maintain legal documents, templates, and governance records.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, compliance professionals, and business partners across the organization on governance-related projects.
  • Perform other legal and compliance-related duties as assigned.
  • Every day, we look for opportunities to better serve our clients, be an excellent business partner, and earn the trust of those who rely on us.
  • Great Gray is seeking a temporary, part-time, Legal & Compliance Extern to support the Legal and Compliance departments during the Fall 2026 semester.
  • Madison Dearborn Partners ("MDP") purchased Great Gray from Wilmington Trust in April 2023.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship or transfer.

Compensation

  • The selected candidate will receive academic credit through their law school's approved externship program in lieu of financial compensation.

Benefits

  • At Great Gray Group, we strive to set the bar for the retirement services industry.
  • Our goal is to deliver advanced retirement solutions that combine our core fiduciary services with robust investment options, innovative technology, and dedicated client service.
  • They represent a forward-thinking approach to retirement planning.
  • These tax-exempt, pooled investment vehicles are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, like 401(k)s.
  • CITs are comparable to mutual funds, but, because they are tailored for the institutional retirement market, they can offer distinct advantages, including efficient administration and cost-effectiveness.
  • MDP invests across five dedicated industry verticals, including financial services, healthcare, technology and government services.

Equal opportunity

  • Policy Great Gray Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or other non-merit factor.
  • Accommodation Statement Great Gray is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities and/or those who have special needs participate in the workforce and are afforded equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs.
  • If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, need assistance completing the application process, or need to request an accommodation for any part of our application or interview process, please contact us at: TalentAcquisition@GreatGray.com

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Visa sponsorship or transfer of an existing visa is not available for this position.

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