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Join KnowBe4 as a Compliance Intern for a paid summer program, where you'll gain valuable insights into compliance within the cybersecurity industry, engage in professional development, and assist with legal research and audits.
Responsibilities: Assist the Compliance department with research, audits, and various compliance matters while shadowing attorneys and engaging in inter-departmental meetings.
Skills: Proficiency in legal research, strong communication skills, and competency with Google Suite and legal research tools are essential.
Qualifications: Candidates must be enrolled as a 2L student at an ABA law school with a minimum GPA of 3.0, preferably in the top 25% of their class.
Location: This is a remote position with no specified office location.
Compensation: $24 - $24 / Hourly
Dates of Program: May 18th, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (13 weeks)
Application Dates: You should apply as soon as possible but understand that because of our large pool of applicants, the selection process can take a few months. We strive to create a diverse group of interns as we feel that it improves the overall internship experience.
Attention: This is a paid internship. Please note that the intern would be responsible for relocation (if needed) and lodging for the duration of the internship.
Internship Program Details: Join the best internship program around! Interns get unique insight into the minds of the CEO and senior executives during Ask Me Anything sessions. Interns will receive company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops to help transition into the workplace. Interns will also engage in team-building activities and awesome socials. For more information on the internship program, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships.
As a Compliance Intern, you will work with the KnowBe4 Compliance department on a wide variety of issues in the cybersecurity industry including, but not limited to, sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, antitrust, third party due diligence, and whistleblower laws. In addition, you will be tasked with assisting and supporting the Compliance department with various research projects and compliance audits
Key Responsibilities:
- Shadow attorneys in a wide array of legal and business matters, including in the negotiation of contracts and counseling business clients
- Assist with compliance matters (e.g., anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, export controls, antitrust) as may be applicable
- Assist with research regarding developing compliance case law and regulations and their impacts on the company
- Assist in compliance audits and investigations as applicable
- Assist in the compliance risk assessment
- Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and internal legal processes including further development of playbooks and policies/procedures
- Assist with due diligence efforts for M&A and other strategic transactions as may be applicable
- Research new technology and legal industry techniques to make Legal department systems and processes more efficient
- Observe collaborative inter-departmental meetings between Compliance and other teams (Sales, Marketing, etc. as applicable)
- Research varying subject matters that affect the company and its global affiliates
Learning Objectives:
- Improve ability to perform thorough and competent legal research
- Improve ability to balance the interests of the business with legal risk
- Learn what compliance lawyers do at a cybersecurity organization and gain their perspectives on their job
- Make decisions in unfamiliar areas under conditions of complexity and time pressure
Internship Opportunities/Experiences:
- Compliance Intern will have a formal mentor and may participate in organized activities, leadership training and local community service projects to understand the company culture and career opportunities
Training:
- Compliance Intern will assist with various tasks involving sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, antitrust, third party due diligence, and whistleblower laws y, and related corporate governance & policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled as a 2L student at the time of application in an ABA law school with excellent academic credentials
- Preferred top 25% of class in law school
- An official transcript may be required upon request
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
- Recent graduates will not be eligible for this program
Education:
- Research experience using Westlaw or PLI
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential with the ability to positively interact with persons at all levels of our organization
- Proficient in Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides
- Proficient in the use of legal research software platforms
- Talent for multi-tasking, being results oriented and organizationally proficient
- Team oriented and willing to help others to achieve success
- Ability to develop creative solutions
- Ability to think and act independently
- Ability to effectively prioritize and resolve multiple competing tasks
- Ability to deal professionally, courteously and tactfully with external partners and coworkers
- Self-reliant with the ability to innovate and introduce change showing sound judgment and pragmatism
- Compliance or in-house experience is a plus
The pay for this position is $24/hour.
We will accept applications until 3/27/2026.
