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Compliance Intern (Remote)
CompanyKnowBe4
LocationRemote
Work ModeRemote
PostedJanuary 22, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Compliance Intern, you will assist the Compliance department with various research projects and compliance audits. You will also shadow attorneys and support compliance matters related to anti-bribery, sanctions, and other legal issues.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2356
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
KnowBe4 empowers your workforce to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 helps you strengthen your security culture and manage human risk. KnowBe4 offers a comprehensive AI-driven "best-of-suite" platform for human risk management (HRM), creating an adaptive defense layer that fortifies user behavior against the latest cybersecurity threats.
The HRM+ platform includes modules for awareness and compliance training, cloud email security, real-time security coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing, AI Defense Agents and more. As the only global security platform of its kind, KnowBe4 transforms your largest attack surface—your workforce—into your biggest asset, actively protecting your organization against cybersecurity threats.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About KnowBe4</strong></p>
<p>Join the cybersecurity company that puts security first; literally and without compromise. At KnowBe4, our AI-driven Human Risk Management platform empowers over 70,000 organizations worldwide to strengthen their security culture and transform their workforce from their biggest vulnerability into their strongest security asset. As the undisputed industry standard with unusually high customer retention rates and recognition as a Leader by G2 and TrustRadius, we're not just providing security awareness training - we're redefining what it means to be a trusted security partner in an increasingly complex threat landscape.</p>
<p>Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.</p></div><p><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/749612474?h=76de6a8e5b" width="300" height="169"></iframe> </p>
<p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Dates of Program: </strong>May 18th, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (13 weeks)</p>
<p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Application Dates:</strong> You should apply as soon as possible but understand that because of our large pool of applicants, the selection process can take a few months. We strive to create a diverse group of interns as we feel that it improves the overall internship experience.</p>
<p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Attention:</strong> This is a paid internship. Please note that the intern would be responsible for relocation (if needed) and lodging for the duration of the internship.</p>
<p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Internship Program Details: </strong>Join the best internship program around! Interns get unique insight into the minds of the CEO and senior executives during Ask Me Anything sessions. Interns will receive company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops to help transition into the workplace. Interns will also engage in team-building activities and awesome socials. For more information on the internship program, visit <a class="c-link" href="http://www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships" data-sk="tooltip_parent">www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships</a>.<span class="c-message__edited_label" data-sk="tooltip_parent"> </span></p>
<p>As a Compliance Intern, you will work with the KnowBe4 Compliance department on a wide variety of issues in the cybersecurity industry including, but not limited to, sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, antitrust, third party due diligence, and whistleblower laws. In addition, you will be tasked with assisting and supporting the Compliance department with various research projects and compliance audits</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Shadow attorneys in a wide array of legal and business matters, including in the negotiation of contracts and counseling business clients</li>
<li>Assist with compliance matters (e.g., anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, export controls, antitrust) as may be applicable </li>
<li>Assist with research regarding developing compliance case law and regulations and their impacts on the company</li>
<li>Assist in compliance audits and investigations as applicable</li>
<li>Assist in the compliance risk assessment</li>
<li>Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and internal legal processes including further development of playbooks and policies/procedures </li>
<li>Assist with due diligence efforts for M&A and other strategic transactions as may be applicable</li>
<li>Research new technology and legal industry techniques to make Legal department systems and processes more efficient</li>
<li>Observe collaborative inter-departmental meetings between Compliance and other teams (Sales, Marketing, etc. as applicable)</li>
<li>Research varying subject matters that affect the company and its global affiliates</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Learning Objectives:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Improve ability to perform thorough and competent legal research</li>
<li>Improve ability to balance the interests of the business with legal risk</li>
<li>Learn what compliance lawyers do at a cybersecurity organization and gain their perspectives on their job</li>
<li>Make decisions in unfamiliar areas under conditions of complexity and time pressure</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Internship Opportunities/Experiences:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Compliance Intern will have a formal mentor and may participate in organized activities, leadership training and local community service projects to understand the company culture and career opportunities</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Training:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Compliance Intern will assist with various tasks involving sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, antitrust, third party due diligence, and whistleblower laws y, and related corporate governance & policies. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Must be enrolled as a 2L student at the time of application in an ABA law school with excellent academic credentials</li>
<li>Preferred top 25% of class in law school</li>
<li>An official transcript may be required upon request</li>
<li>Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required</li>
<li>Recent graduates will not be eligible for this program</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Education:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Research experience using Westlaw or PLI</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential with the ability to positively interact with persons at all levels of our organization</li>
<li>Proficient in Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides</li>
<li>Proficient in the use of legal research software platforms</li>
<li>Talent for multi-tasking, being results oriented and organizationally proficient</li>
<li>Team oriented and willing to help others to achieve success </li>
<li>Ability to develop creative solutions</li>
<li>Ability to think and act independently </li>
<li>Ability to effectively prioritize and resolve multiple competing tasks</li>
<li>Ability to deal professionally, courteously and tactfully with external partners and coworkers </li>
<li>Self-reliant with the ability to innovate and introduce change showing sound judgment and pragmatism</li>
<li>Compliance or in-house experience is a plus</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The base pay for this position ranges from $$$ - $$$, which will vary depending on how well an applicant's skills and experience align with the job description listed above."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":6659,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"}">The pay for this position is $24/hour.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The base pay for this position ranges from $$$ - $$$, which will vary depending on how well an applicant's skills and experience align with the job description listed above."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":6659,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"}">We will accept applications until 3/27/2026.</span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Our Fantastic Benefits</strong></p>
<div class="gmail_default">We offer company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and certification completion bonuses - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits in each office location, please visit <a href="http://www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits&source=gmail&ust=1727463125306000&usg=AOvVaw3gDeHkHPZYOcR3fRjLcL4_">www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits</a>.</div>
<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.</span></em></p>
<p><strong>Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No recruitment agencies, please.</span></p></div>
Key Skills
Legal ResearchCommunication SkillsGoogle SheetsGoogle DocsGoogle SlidesMulti-taskingOrganizational SkillsTeam OrientedCreative SolutionsIndependent ThinkingPrioritizationProfessionalismCompliance KnowledgeDue DiligenceResearch SkillsAnalytical Skills
Categories
LegalTechnologyConsultingSecurity & SafetyEducation
Benefits
Company-wide BonusesEmployee Referral BonusesAdoption AssistanceTuition ReimbursementCertification ReimbursementCertification Completion Bonuses
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