Legal & Compliance Intern

Team: Legal

Location: Atlanta (Remote Friendly)

Commitment: Intern

Workplace Type: remote

Greenlight is a family technology company on a mission to help families raise financially smart kids and navigate life together. Its suite of products — including the Greenlight app, debit card, Safe Family GPS trackers, and Family Hub — brings together financial tools, safety features, and everyday family management in one connected experience. Designed for busy families who want convenience without compromise, Greenlight continues to innovate alongside the evolving needs of modern life. Today, more than 6.5 million family members trust Greenlight to stay in sync.

At Greenlight, were here to make the day-to-day easier and futures brighter, so families can spend less time managing life, and more time living it. Thats why we get out of bed every morning.

Your day-to-day:

Monitor and research emerging legal and regulatory developments in the fintech space, including consumer protection, payments, and financial services regulations; summarize findings for the legal/compliance team
Organize, maintain, and archive company policies and procedures, ensuring documents are current, accessible, and properly version-controlled
Compile and analyze data to create reports identifying trends across departments (e.g., customer complaints, operational risk, product changes) that may carry legal or compliance implications
Test internal systems and workflows to verify compliance controls are functioning as intended, and document/report any issues or gaps
Review marketing and advertising materials for legal and regulatory compliance prior to publication or distribution
Partner with teams across the company (Product, Marketing, Customer Support, etc.) on compliance-related questions and initiatives
Assist with additional legal and compliance tasks and special projects as needed

What you’ll bring to the team:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, Business, Finance, or a related field (J.D. candidates welcome)
Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
Interest in fintech, financial regulation, or consumer protection law is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with document management systems a plus
Prior internship or coursework in compliance, legal research, or a related area is a plus but not required

Learning opportunities:

Direct exposure to how legal and compliance functions operate within a fast-growing fintech company

Mentorship from experienced legal and compliance professionals

Practical experience in regulatory research, policy development, and compliance testing

Insight into the intersection of law, technology, and financial services

Not sure this one’s for you? Don’t count yourself out. Show us what you’ve got and we’ll reach out if there’s a great fit.