Supports the Legal and Compliance team through fintech regulatory research, policy and procedure management, compliance reporting, control testing, and marketing-material reviews. The intern will analyze legal and operational trends, document compliance issues, collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Customer Support teams, and assist with legal and compliance projects.
Greenlight is a family technology company on a mission to help families raise financially smart kids and navigate life together. Its suite of products — including the Greenlight app, debit card, Safe Family GPS trackers, and Family Hub — brings together financial tools, safety features, and everyday family management in one connected experience. Designed for busy families who want convenience without compromise, Greenlight continues to innovate alongside the evolving needs of modern life. Today, more than 6.5 million family members trust Greenlight to stay in sync.
At Greenlight, we're here to make the day-to-day easier and futures brighter, so families can spend less time managing life, and more time living it. That's why we get out of bed every morning.
Greenlight is seeking a motivated Legal & Compliance Intern for the 2026–2027 school year to support our 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. This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate or current law school student interested in fintech law, regulatory compliance, or corporate legal operations.
This role reports to a Manager, Associate Counsel.Your day-to-day:
- 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
What you’ll bring to the team:
- 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
Not sure this one’s for you? Don’t count yourself out. Show us what you’ve got and we’ll reach out if there’s a great fit.
Who we are:
It takes a talented team to aim for a mission like ours. We're looking for people who ask "is it bold enough?" People who bring their real selves to the table and push the people around them to do the same. We win by never hesitating to jump in, offer a hand, or share the credit, because we know we're stronger together than apart. And through all of it, the mission stays the thing we measure ourselves against: are we doing right by the families counting on us? If that sounds like your kind of team, we'd love for you to apply.
Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email [email protected].
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