Compliance Internship

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. 

It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. 

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. 

Position Summary

Provide assistance to the Compliance and New Business Department staff by performing administrative functions to ensure the timely processing of work requests. 

Duties and Accountabilities

• Assist with the collection and recording of client engagement agreements and documenting  key legal terms in Firm systems.
• Perform Non-Partner Lateral Docket searches and other lateral administrative tasks as needed.
• Interact and coordinate on compliance functions with the New Business Intake team.
• Assist with Compliance maintenance projects and quality control assignments, as well as other duties assigned by management from time to time to support the Compliance and New Business Department and its various functions in Tampa, New York, and Manila
• Ensure compliance with departmental processes/regulations.
• Assist Associate Compliance Director, Compliance Lead, and Compliance Lawyers on Global Compliance initiatives as required.
• Assist with all other functional initiatives and tasks within the Compliance area. 

Qualifications

• Ability to make sound decisions, troubleshoot issues and communicate in a professional manner with Partners, Associates, legal staff, peers and Firm Management. 
• Demonstrate consistency in exhibiting mature judgment and handling confidential information appropriately. 
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. 
• Effective communicator with strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker.
   

Location

• This role is located in Tampa.
   

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you.