Law & Compliance Intern – Summer 2026

Law & Compliance Intern – Summer 2026 

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of more than 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: Do Good. Be Good. Make Good.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Law & Compliance intern will work directly with our NLG attorneys and compliance professionals, assisting with all manner of legal and compliance matters, such as:  legal and regulatory analyses, insurance claims, product issues, consumer inquiries, sales practice issues, litigation, employment related matters, contract review, and/or securities issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern will be an integral part of the Law & Compliance Department and be incorporated into the functional team for day-to-day operations. The specific responsibilities for this position will be tailored to the candidate and will be based on the company’s needs, as well as their interests, objectives, and individual qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in a career in law and/or compliance
• Excellent academic credentials are required; top 33% of class preferred
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word
• Enrollment in an accredited law school preferred
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a pre-law, compliance, criminal justice, risk or related course of study considered

HOW YOU SHOW UP:

• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex concepts with guidance as needed from more experienced team members
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service, to both internal and external customers, through empathy, listening, and understanding client needs
• Ability to handle sensitive matters while maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to question existing processes and procedures to constantly improve and simplify the way our clients interact with us
• Effectively work in a team environment, closely collaborating with business partners
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism and the ability to interact at all levels of management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong organizational, time management, qualitative, and analytical skills
• Self-starter who is motivated to learn
• Transparent and effective communicator
• Willingness to give and receive feedback
  
  

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• 10-week paid internship (June 2-Aug 7) with formal orientation and onboarding
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
• Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
• Presentation skills coaching sessions
• Learning opportunities throughout program
• Access to mentors (former program participants)

 

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

 

Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.  National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by