In-House Legal Intern

Founded in 2017, NinjaHoldings works to give everyday Americans better access to financial services than traditional institutions typically provide. Through our CreditNinja and NinjaCard brands, we offer digital banking and lending products designed for consumers often overlooked, paired with incentives that support long-term financial improvement. Our Edge brand extends this expertise to other companies, providing underwriting, fraud detection, and analytics services. Headquartered in Chicago with a distributed global workforce, we are a lean, growing organization committed to advancing consumer finance in the US.

Internship Summary

NinjaHoldings is seeking a summer legal intern who will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical in-house legal experience and learn about state and federal regulations governing consumer financial services. By the end of the summer, our legal intern will have a better understanding of the role of an in-house generalist, a working familiarity with the consumer financial services industry, and transferable skills useful for a future in-house or private practice role.

When: May-August 2027

Location: Hybrid, downtown Chicago HQ (in-office 2x/week). Candidates must be local or able to relocate independently - relocation assistance is not provided.

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school
• Strong grammar, writing, reserach, and analysis skills; advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and WestLaw/LexisNexis
• Organized, able to manage multiple concurrent assignments, and conscious of strict deadlines and confidentiality requriements
• Entering 3L in the fall of 2027
• Professional interest in consumer financial services and/or corporate in-house work
• Intellectually curious, team-minded, and eager to learn
• Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of groups
• A self-starter, who is not afraid to reach out to ask questions and engage in order to get the most out of the internship

Please submit a cover letter highlighting any relevant experience or coursework, what you'd like to learn at NinjaHoldings, and a thoughtful question or comment about any area of our business (see www.ninjaholdings.com)

Benefits & Perks:

• Potential path to full-time employment for high performing interns
• Fast-paced, high-energy work environment
• Real opportunity to make an immediate impact at a growth-stage company
• Build relationships with full-time employees from day one
• Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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