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Legal & Compliance Working Student (m/w/d)
CompanyForteil GmbH - bonify
LocationBerlin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 18, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The working student will support the Legal & Compliance team with daily operational tasks, including drafting and reviewing internal policies and conducting structured legal and regulatory research. Responsibilities also involve monitoring regulatory updates and assisting with documentation and tracking of compliance processes.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
78
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
bonify - Germany’s leading platform for credit scoring and financial management. We are on the mission to revolutionize the FinTech industry and make the credit score and financial data available and transparent for our users.
Founded in 2015 by industry leaders from McKinsey and Zalando, bonify has gathered substantial investment from renowned international venture capital firms such as Mosaic Ventures and Ribbit Capital, as well as visionary entrepreneurs including the founders of Zalando and Raisin. Now bonify is ready for the next step: thanks to our acquisition by SCHUFA, we are ready for further advancement, fresh ideas and limitless growth.
About the Role
<h2 id="about-us">About us</h2>
<p>Join bonify, Germany’s leading platform for credit scoring and financial management. We are on a mission to revolutionize the FinTech industry and make the credit score and financial data available and transparent for our users. We are seeking a talented Legal & Compliance Working Student to join our dynamic team in Berlin.</p>
<p>About the Role</p>
<p>This position reports directly to our Head of Legal and offers hands-on exposure to strategic legal and compliance topics in a fast-growing fintech environment. You will work across the organization, gaining practical experience in regulatory frameworks, data protection, and compliance processes. The role provides strong development opportunities for building a career in legal fintech.</p>
<h2 id="your-tasks">Your tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Support the Legal & Compliance team in daily operational tasks</li>
<li>Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating internal policies, guidelines, and compliance documentation</li>
<li>Conduct structured legal and regulatory research and summarize findings clearly</li>
<li>Monitor regulatory updates (e.g., fintech, data protection, consumer protection) and prepare internal briefings</li>
<li>Support documentation and tracking of compliance processes and internal controls</li>
<li>Assist in preparing materials for audits, internal reviews, and stakeholder requests</li>
<li>Maintain organized records and ensure proper documentation management</li>
<li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, CRM, and Tech on compliance-related topics</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Enrolled student in Law, Business Law, Compliance, or a related field</li>
<li>Strong interest in fintech, regulatory frameworks, and data protection (e.g., GDPR)</li>
<li>Structured, detail-oriented, and reliable working style</li>
<li>Analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex topics into clear summaries</li>
<li>High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information responsibly</li>
<li>Hands-on mentality and proactive approach, even at junior level</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (German is a plus)</li>
<li>Confident use of MS Office / Google Workspace (especially Excel/Sheets and Docs)</li>
<li>Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) for research and text structuring, with clear awareness of data privacy limitations</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="what-we-offer">What we offer</h2>
<p>As part of the bonify team, you'll have:</p>
<ul>
<li>The opportunity to take ownership from day one</li>
<li>The chance to thrive in a dynamic and flexible startup environment.</li>
<li>Access to extensive coaching and training programs through our personal development budget</li>
<li>30 vacation days based on full-time employment</li>
<li>Subsidies for BVG and UrbanSportsClub</li>
<li>Nilo mental health platform access</li>
<li>1:1 language classes in both German and English.</li>
</ul>
<p>The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.</p>
<p>Please note, to be compliant with AML Offices, due to the specifics of fintech industries additional background checks are required (applicable only at the offer stage). </p>
<p>If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of FinTech and embark on an exciting career journey, apply now to join bonify! </p>
Key Skills
Legal ResearchRegulatory FrameworksData ProtectionCompliance ProcessesPolicy DraftingRegulatory MonitoringInternal ControlsDocumentation ManagementCross-functional CollaborationAnalytical MindsetIntegrityProactive ApproachEnglish CommunicationMS OfficeGoogle WorkspaceAI Tools Familiarity
Categories
LegalFinance & AccountingAdministrative
Benefits
Personal development budgetVacation daysSubsidies for BVGSubsidies for UrbanSportsClubNilo mental health platform accessLanguage classes
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