Legal & Compliance Intern

Job Summary:
The Legal Intern will support the Legal and Compliance team, gaining broad exposure to legal, regulatory, compliance, investments, and corporate operations functions. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic public sector environment. Responsibilities include assisting with investment and goods and services contracting, regulatory and compliance matters, corporate operations, policies and procedures, legislative affairs, and open government.

• Perform general or legal research and analysis; draft memoranda on board operations, contracting, legislative matters, employment law, open government, and other topics.
• Assist with reviewing contracts for investments, goods and services, and information technology.
• Support the compliance team with regulatory and compliance matters.
• Review and provide feedback on corporate policies and procedures.
• Participate in contract negotiations as needed.
• Draft legal memoranda and internal communications.
• Research and assist with responses to inquiries under the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act.
• Attend board and committee meetings as needed.

• Must be an undergraduate rising sophomore, junior, or senior (May 2026 graduates are welcome) or a law student.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher while majoring in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience through coursework, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, or internships that demonstrate problem-solving, teamwork, and organizational skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must comply with all Texas PSF policies and procedures, including ethics and integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Interest in public service, economic policy, education funding, finance, or government is a plus.
• For law students: ability to conduct legal research, interpret and apply laws, and summarize findings clearly.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.