Legal Intern
Old Mission
Legal Intern
Old Mission
Makes markets in hard-to-price ETFs and options
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.
About This Role
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that uses cutting-edge technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across asset classes worldwide, with offices in Chicago, New York, and London.
This 2027 summer internship gives a law student real junior-attorney-level work inside a financial services legal department. You'll work alongside experienced counsel on active matters, get regular feedback, and gain hands-on exposure to the corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues facing a prop trading firm regulated by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and FCA.
Responsibilities
Review and assist with the firm's commercial agreements and vendor contracts
Maintain the firm's contract lifecycle management system
Assist with entity formation, foreign qualification, and related corporate governance filings
Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare written summaries
Draft corporate documents, agreements, policies, and notices
Assist with ongoing regulatory compliance matters
Maintain research and regulatory reference materials for the legal team
Track and flag relevant industry news and legal or regulatory updates
What We're Looking For
Currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited law school, Class of 2028 or 2029, with a strong academic record
Law review, journal, or moot court experience is a plus
Strong oral and written communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in MS Office
Nice to Have
Strong performance in Contracts and Legal Writing
Familiarity with securities, commodities, or financial services regulation
Prior internship or clinic experience in a legal or financial services setting
Pay Range
$30–$35/hr., depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to role requirements. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Illinois state wage and hour law.
Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.
Makes markets in hard-to-price ETFs and options
Old Mission trades its own money as a market maker, which means it stands ready to buy and sell exchange-traded funds, options, bonds, and currencies so investors can trade when they need to. It made its name on exchange-traded funds that rarely trade and are hard to price, which other market makers often would not quote. Its researchers turn past market data into pricing models, engineers build the automated systems that send quotes to exchanges worldwide, and traders manage the resulting risk. The firm earns the gap between its buying and selling prices, and asset managers and fund issuers can also trade with it directly. Old Mission was founded in 2008 and is based in Chicago, with offices in New York and London.
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