Legal and Compliance Intern (WMP)

About WM Partners 

WM Partners is a middle-market private equity firm specializing in buyout investments in the health and wellness sector. WM Partners seeks to acquire small and medium size businesses with attractive growth prospects and generate sustainable, long-term value through its operational expertise in the health and wellness sector, and strategic business approach working in collaboration with experienced management teams. WM Partners is certified as a diverse-owned firm by the National Association of Investment.  Learn more at https://wmplp.com/  

About the Role 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and intellectually curious Legal Intern to join our Compliance & Legal team. This role is ideal for a law student interested in private equity, regulatory compliance, and the intersection of health, technology, and financial regulation. 

The intern will support the legal and compliance team in identifying, researching, and addressing regulatory obligations and policy enhancements across the firm’s operations and portfolio activities 

Location: Aventura, Florida (Remote, Hybrid or On-Site) 

Responsibilities 

While the role is adaptive, key areas of engagement may include: 

• Research and development of compliance protocols related to: 

• RIA Framework: SEC rules, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, AML, Cybersecurity, and AI risk assessments 

• Privacy Frameworks: HIPAA, GDPR, and U.S. state-level privacy assessments 

• Marketing & Regulatory Oversight: FDA and FTC frameworks applicable to wellness brands 

• Assist in drafting and updating key documents: 

• Compliance Manual 

• Internal Risk Assessment Deck 

• FDA/FTC marketing compliance materials 

• Support creation and modernization of firm-wide policies and procedures including: 

• Incident Response Plans 

• AI systems 

• SOP and marketing policy delivery systems 

Requirements

Ideal Candidate 

• J.D. candidate (1L–3L); preferably with strong preference for coursework or interest in securities law, privacy, regulatory compliance, or health law. 

• Demonstrated research and writing skills with attention to regulatory nuance. 

• Interest in private equity, investment management, or fintech a plus. 

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. 

• Familiarity with SEC, HIPAA, GDPR, or similar frameworks is beneficial but not required.  

What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on experience at the intersection of private equity, compliance, and the health/wellness space. 

• Exposure to a wide range of regulatory frameworks shaping modern fund and portfolio operations. 

• Mentorship from a team of professionals with backgrounds in law, compliance, and investment. 

Benefits

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. WM Partners is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status or any other legally protected factor.