Summer Legal & Compliance Intern (Hybrid)

Position Summary:

Windward Risk Managers is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented law student to serve as a Summer Legal & Compliance Intern supporting both the Legal and Compliance Departments. This hybrid internship provides hands-on exposure to the legal and regulatory environment of a residential property insurance organization. The intern will assist with research, regulatory compliance initiatives, policy development, and operational legal support, while gaining practical experience in insurance law, corporate governance, and risk management.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring a combination of remote work and periodic attendance at the Windward Risk Managers office. The intern will work closely with attorneys and compliance professionals and will gain practical exposure to the legal and regulatory operations of a growing insurance organization.

Essential Functions:

Regulatory Compliance

• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to state insurance laws and regulatory requirements (with emphasis on Florida and other operating states).
• Assist in tracking and summarizing new or proposed legislation, regulations, and regulatory bulletins affecting property and casualty insurers.
• Support compliance monitoring efforts, including review of internal practices against regulatory standards.
• Help maintain compliance calendars, filings, and documentation.

Corporate Legal Support

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, vendor agreements, and standard legal templates.
• Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of materials for board or committee meetings.
• Maintain legal records and document management systems.

Consumer Protection & Market Conduct

• Assist with research and analysis related to consumer complaints, regulatory inquiries, and market conduct expectations.
• Help prepare responses to regulatory information requests or examinations.
• Support initiatives related to fair claims handling, underwriting practices, and policyholder communications.

Privacy & Data Security

• Assist with research and documentation related to privacy laws and data protection requirements (e.g., state privacy statutes, data breach notification standards).
• Support policy review and updates related to data governance and information security compliance.

Ethics, Risk, and Internal Controls

• Assist with policy review and updates for internal compliance policies, codes of conduct, and training materials.
• Support enterprise risk management and internal control documentation as needed.
• Help develop or update compliance training resources for employees.

Special Projects

• Participate in cross-functional legal and compliance projects, including operational improvement initiatives.
• Prepare legal memoranda, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental priorities.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to insurance regulatory frameworks and market conduct standards.
• Practical experience in corporate legal operations and compliance program management.
• Mentorship from experienced legal and compliance professionals.
• Insight into the intersection of law, operations, and risk in a property insurance company.

Required Education and Experience:

• Current enrollment in an accredited law school (rising 2L or 3L preferred).
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Interest in insurance law, regulatory compliance, privacy, corporate law, or risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a professional environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with legal research platforms preferred.

Due to current business and operational considerations, we currently hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AL, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, KY, MO, NC, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

WRM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WRM does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WRM’s Human Resources Department, WRM reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.