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Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation · 1 month ago

Legal & Compliance Intern

Innovation Tower

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation is seeking a Legal & Compliance Intern to support their Legal and Compliance team. The role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate operations functions within a public sector environment.

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Responsibilities

Perform general or legal research and analysis; draft memoranda on board operations, contracting, legislative matters, employment law, open government, and other topics

Assist with reviewing contracts for investments, goods and services, and information technology

Support the compliance team with regulatory and compliance matters

Review and provide feedback on corporate policies and procedures

Participate in contract negotiations as needed

Draft legal memoranda and internal communications

Research and assist with responses to inquiries under the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act

Attend board and committee meetings as needed

Qualification

Legal researchContract reviewCommunication skillsMicrosoft Office SuitePublic service interestProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTeamworkAttention to detailProject management

Required

Must be an undergraduate rising sophomore, junior, or senior (May 2026 graduates are welcome) or a law student

Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher while majoring in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience through coursework, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, or internships that demonstrate problem-solving, teamwork, and organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Creative problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Must ensure security and confidentiality of sensitive information

Must comply with all Texas PSF policies and procedures, including ethics and integrity

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

For law students: ability to conduct legal research, interpret and apply laws, and summarize findings clearly

Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure