Summer Intern- Legal and Compliance

Langley Federal Credit Union has proudly served members since 1936, offering financial solutions to help individuals and families reach their goals. This summer, we're excited to continue our 10-week Summer Internship Program-an opportunity for motivated college juniors and seniors to gain hands-on experience in the financial industry. Full Time (40 hours/week) attendance will be required, on site in Newport News, VA, from Monday June 1 - Friday August 7.

Why Intern with Langley Federal Credit Union?

• Work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals in a learning-rich environment.
• Interns are welcomed as part of the team, with a focus on inclusion, respect, and belonging.
• Gain real-world experience in the financial services industry with a respected credit union.
• Develop skills and build a network in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Provided networking and professional development opportunities.

Internship Overview

The Legal and Compliance Intern will support the Legal, Compliance, and Insurance functions of the credit union under the supervision of the Director of Legal & Compliance and the Compliance Officer. During this internship, the intern will assist with legal research, document review, regulatory compliance support, and a structured document collection and audit project. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to in-house legal operations, regulatory compliance, and insurance documentation within a regulated financial institution, while contributing to meaningful compliance and risk management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to credit unions, financial institutions, and applicable laws and regulations, and summarize findings for the Legal and Compliance team.
• Assist with the review and organization of contracts, agreements, and legal or compliance documents under supervision, including preparing basic summaries, memos, and supporting documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by assisting with regulatory tracking, policy and procedure reviews, and compliance-related projects.
• Participate in risk management and audit support activities, including assisting with document collection, compliance checks, and identification of potential compliance or documentation gaps.
• Assist with the drafting, updating, and organization of internal policies and procedures, and support communication of legal and compliance requirements across departments as directed.
• Maintain and organize legal and compliance files, records, and documentation, including assisting with centralized document inventory and tracking initiatives.
• Provide general support to the Legal and Compliance function, including assisting with internal requests, complaint review support, and litigation-related administrative tasks such as file organization and case tracking.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program.
  • Strong interest in legal, compliance, risk management, or financial services.
  • Ability to conduct research, review documents, and summarize information accurately.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  
  
  
• Preferred Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Current enrollment in or recent completion of a law degree program or advanced undergraduate or graduate coursework in law, public policy, business, finance, or a related field.
  • Interest in legal, regulatory compliance, risk management, or financial services.
  • Prior coursework or experience related to contracts, compliance, administrative law, or financial regulation is a plus.
  • Experience with research, document review, or policy analysis preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulated industries, financial institutions, or credit unions is a plus but not required.
  
  
  
  
• Skills and Competencies:
  
  
  
  • Basic understanding of legal principles, governance concepts, and ethical standards.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to review laws, regulations, and policies and summarize findings.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing documents and records.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Ability to think critically, identify issues, and support practical solutions.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with legal or compliance tools is a plus.
  
  
  
  
• Additional Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Interest in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  
  
  
  

Eagerness to learn and adapt to fast-paced legal and compliance setting.

Apply Today!

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

Resume

Optional: Transcript or additional supporting materials

Submit Application on Langley's Career Site:
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