2025 SF Fed Summer Intern - Legal (1L) (Legal)
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Federal Reserve Bank of San FranciscoABOUT THE SF FED SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMAt the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, we are passionate about recognizing and developing emerging talent. Our internship program gives college and graduate students the opportunity to experience work life in a vibrant, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
Our program is designed for interns to experience growth professionally and personally, working closely with managers and team members as they share in our great mission of public service. We believe in providing enriching experiences that allow individuals to contribute to work problems and projects that are critical to their team's and the Bank's success.
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO OVERVIEW
The Reserve Bank of San Francisco is one of Twelve Reserve Banks responsible for setting the nation's monetary policy, serving the as the fiscal agent for the United States Treasury and supervising banking institutions, ensuring their stability and compliance with banking regulations. Our headquarters are in SF, CA serving the largest geographic district within the Federal Reserve System. With Branches offices in Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix.
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Federal Reserve Bank's mission and work are built on over hundred years of strength, stability, and excellence. No other organization does what we do or has a greater impact on global economies. Our mission is to promote low inflation, full employment, and financial stability as well as provide services to financial institutions and the U.S. Treasury.
At the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, we are passionate about recognizing and developing emerging talent. Our internship program gives college and graduate students the opportunity to experience work life in a vibrant, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
Our program is designed for interns to experience growth professionally and personally, working closely with managers and team members as they share in our great mission of public service. We believe in providing enriching experiences that allow individuals to contribute to work problems and projects that are critical to their team's and the Bank's success.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS LEVERAGED
•Enrolled in an accredited law school with 1L curriculum completed before the Summer of 2025
•Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
•Ability to work well independently and with a team in varying environments
•Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects
•Previous experience related to banking, finance, risk management, financial institution supervision, government, or other public sector work is preferred, but not required.
ABOUT OUR GROUP/TEAM
The SF Fed Legal Group provides counsel and strategic legal support to all SF
Fed business groups. We're on top of what's happening in the world around us so that we can act as thought partners on emerging issues and provide practical legal strategies.
WHAT WILL YOU DO THIS SUMMER?
Our intern will use their legal training, creativity, and practical problem-solving skills to help answer cutting-edge questions in real time. The position will provide the opportunity to gain meaningful experience in an in-house legal department with exposure to the following practice areas:
•Banking, Regulation & Credit– Support the supervision and regulation of financial institutions and the protection of consumers. The intern will help analyze the legal and policy implications of new technologies, Fintech partnerships, climate risk, central banking lending and financial services, and the regulation of digital assets.
•Contracts/Corporate – Support our contracts team in drafting and negotiating a contracts for consulting, SaaS, technology, and other products and services. Also, partner with our attorneys to help craft pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on a wide range of corporate legal issues.
•Employment Law – Support the employment law team in advising the SF Fed's People + Culture organization on employment legal advice and guidance, including inclusion and diversity initiatives; workplace accommodations; internal investigations; and other employment-related policies and practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: With the guidance of more senior team members, intern will:
•Partner with SF Fed business groups to understand their business goals and help find efficient, practical ways to achieve them.
•Provide practical, plain language legal advice in response to client questions.
•Draft contracts and other legal agreements; and identify and anticipate emerging legal and regulatory issues.
Hourly range: $32.00 - $35.00
Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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