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Legal Intern
Legal · Full-time
Chicago, IL, USA
USD 62.5-62.5 / hour
Posted on Nov 7, 2026
Duration: June - August 2027 (dates can be flexible depending upon quarter or semester system)
Compensation: $62.50 per hour
About Builders Vision
Builders Vision (BV) is an investment and philanthropy platform that harnesses innovative capital to build a more resilient future. Builders Vision invests across the capital spectrum—from grants to market-rate investments—to scale and accelerate sustainable solutions in food & agriculture, energy and oceans. We seize, seed and scale the innovative ideas needed to build the economy of tomorrow.
About the Legal Department
The Legal Department supports every aspect of BV’s daily operations. Its work includes conducting due diligence and leading legal reviews for investments and grants, developing policies, overseeing governance, and managing contracts. The team includes eight members: six attorneys, one paralegal, and one executive assistant.
About the Internship
The Legal Intern will work closely with attorneys on matters that reflect the department’s core work. Responsibilities include reviewing investment and grant documents, analyzing corporate and regulatory issues, and assisting with legal research, drafting memoranda, and reviewing contracts and other agreements. The Legal Intern will collaborate with all members of the Legal Department and gain hands-on experience engaging with teams across BV.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled at an accredited U.S. law school through at least Fall 2027;
- Be a current first-year law student (1L) who will complete their first year before the internship begins and enter their second year in Fall 2027; and
- Be in good academic standing
The Legal Intern must work in the office at least three days per week, consistent with expectations for BV’s Chicago-based staff. The Legal Intern must reside in the Chicago area for the duration of the program. Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during interviews.
Application Process
Applications are due by December 31, 2026 but will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please include a cover letter, resume, and transcript (if available) with your application. Applicants must plan to return to school following the internship to be eligible.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The work environment is an office setting. Intermittent physical activities will include bending, reaching, sitting, and moving around the office during working hours. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable a person with disabilities to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations are also available during the interview process
Builders Vision is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws and regulations.