Wealth Management Legal Intern

Who You Are

• You are pursuing a law degree (JD) at an accredited college/university with an expected graduate date between December 2027 through Summer 2028
• You have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• You have an interest in and are curious to learn more about fiduciary and wealth management matters
• You have proven analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills through course work, projects, and or previous internship experience, with completion of relevant tax/trust & estates classwork preferred
• You have demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular involvement

What You’ll Do

As an intern at Northern Trust, you will have the opportunity to build relevant skills, work on meaningful projects, and participate in a collaborative program designed to support your early career development. You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks while joining internship program events to develop new skills, network with senior leaders, and connect with fellow interns in the program.

Through hands-on experience, meaningful project work, and exposure to a dynamic global business, you will begin to see how your interests can grow into a long-term career at Northern Trust. A recruiter will work with you to determine the best team placement given your interests, skill set, and relevant experience.

The Program

• Ten weeks
• Located in Chicago, IL

Program Opportunities

• Lunch & Learns with Leadership
• Professional development workshops
• Social events
• Intern capstone presentation project
• Intern volunteer event
• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Ongoing learnings at enterprise-wide level

Sample Projects

• Review and analyze trust documents, trust administration activities, legal issues and estate settlement matters
• Assist with work on trust & advisory compliance/risk issues
• Create sales and marketing campaigns to drive new business

Sample Career Paths

• Wealth Management Associate Relationship Advisor in one of a variety of areas including Wealth Advisory, Global Family and Private Investment Office, and more

Salary Range

Salary is $46.00 USD per hour

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.