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Copper.co · 4 hours ago

Legal Summer Internship 2026

New York

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Copper is a leading firm in the digital asset infrastructure space, focusing on custody and financial services. They are seeking a Legal Intern for Summer 2026 to assist their legal team in New York, where the intern will gain hands-on experience in financial regulation and digital assets.

CryptocurrencyFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial Services

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analysis on U.S. legal and regulatory frameworks, rules, and industry best practices for governing digital asset offerings for institutional customers, including those issued by the SEC, FINRA, the OCC, NYDFS, and other relevant agencies

Assist in drafting and reviewing regulatory submissions, legal correspondence, third-party service provider and client agreements, as well as compliance documentation

Support the legal team in advising on custody of digital assets, collateral management, staking, tokenization, as well as traditional and decentralized finance (TradFi/DeFi) structures

Monitor and summarize regulatory, market, and product developments in digital asset markets and traditional financial services

Collaborate on solving novel legal questions related to emerging technologies and innovative financial product offerings

Participate in internal meetings and provide input on risk management, compliance strategies, and governance

Qualification

Financial regulationDigital assetsBlockchain technologyLegal researchAnalytical skillsWriting skillsTeam collaborationProject management

Required

Currently enrolled as a third-year law student at an accredited U.S. law school, preferably at a New York law school

Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in financial services, financial regulation, securities, and digital assets

Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment

Ability to work well as part of a team alongside lawyers and non-lawyers from around the world

Preferred

Prior experience or coursework in U.S. financial regulation, financial services, blockchain technology, and comparative law is a plus

Benefits

Attend professional development sessions designed for a global network of interns, helping you build essential skills

Take part in a structured internship programme offering exposure to multiple projects and areas within Copper, with bespoke objectives tailored to your personal learning goals