About the role#
Great Gray is seeking a Legal & Compliance Extern for the Winter 2027 term. This part-time role supports our Legal and Compliance departments through a large-scale governance documentation project. You will work alongside senior team members, gaining hands-on experience with fiduciary, regulatory, and operational issues within the retirement fund industry. This is an unpaid externship designed for students to earn academic credit through their law school.
What you'll do#
- 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, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Organize, track, and maintain legal templates and governance records.
- Participate in departmental meetings and assist with follow-up action items.
- Collaborate with attorneys, compliance professionals, and business partners across the organization.
- Support the team on special projects and ongoing initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current J.D. or LL.M candidate enrolled in an accredited law school.
- Eligibility to receive academic credit through your law school's externship or field placement program.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
- Preferred: Coursework in Contracts, Business Organizations, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, or Investment Management.
- Preferred: Prior experience drafting, reviewing, or editing legal documents.
- Ability to exhibit core values: Growth Mindset, Disciplined Curiosity, Grit, Results Ownership, and Collaboration.
Location & details#
- Locations: Wilmington, DE or Boston, MA.
- Modality: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).
- Commitment: Part-time, approximately 10 to 20 hours per week.
- Duration: Approximately 10 weeks, starting January or February 2027 through the end of the Spring semester.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid position for academic credit.
- Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
About Great Gray Trust Company
Great Gray Trust Company provides institutional retirement services and trust solutions. Founded in 2023, the firm specializes in collective investment trusts and ERISA governance. It operates from headquarters in Las Vegas and maintains additional offices in Boston and Wilmington. The company employs 153 people and serves institutional clients.
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