2027 Summer Legal and Compliance Intern

Program Overview

CFI Partners, LLC (“CFIP”) is currently seeking law students to be part of its internship program for the summer of 2027. CFIP is a multi-strategy investment manager with operations in Chicago, Illinois. CFIP’s investment strategies are focused predominantly on high-yield & structured credit products, opportunistic credit, and traditional fixed income. 

Responsibilities

This is an opportunity to gain experience working as part of a legal and compliance team and to further develop knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework within the Investment Management industry. Interns will work alongside attorneys, compliance professionals, and members of the Investor Relations team in the completion of contract and document review, regulatory and legal research, compliance monitoring and policy documentation, support for investor-facing materials and requests, and other ongoing, ad hoc projects that support the firm’s legal and regulatory obligations. This position will provide exposure to multiple business units and span the various credit-related offerings and alternative investments managed by the company. In addition, the intern will be exposed to The Academy Group, the philanthropic partner of CFIP, which is focused on providing opportunities and guidance for underrepresented young people in Chicago.  At the end of the summer, the intern will prepare a presentation outlining their summer project.

Qualifications

• First-year law students currently enrolled in a J.D. program
• Highly detail-oriented and with an excellent work ethic
• An interest in investment management and financial regulation
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Timeframe for Position

The internship will be a paid 8-week internship, tentatively set to begin in June and end in August. 

Opportunity for Full-Time Employment:

CFIP expects to fill its future hiring needs primarily from its internship program. However, the future hiring needs of the firm are subject to change and CFIP cannot ensure that positions will be available.