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Legal, Privacy & Risk Internship

CompanyMEMIC
LocationPortland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support various legal and risk projects, including reviewing contracts for data privacy compliance, assisting with legal matters like incident response, and conducting legal research. Responsibilities also involve supporting initiatives such as Record Retention and regulatory documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
529
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, is a leading super-regional workers' compensation specialty insurer. Often referred to as the "Maine Miracle" by the press, MEMIC was founded in 1993 with the goal of lowering injury rates and workers’ compensation costs for Mainers and their employers. The MEMIC Group is dedicated to improving workers’ comp through compassion, trusted partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to workforce safety. MEMIC’s professionals are located throughout the Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic, and Southeast and are licensed in all states. The MEMIC Group employs over 500 people. Rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best, The MEMIC Group insures and serves more than 20,000 employers and their estimated 300,000 employees with dedicated safety and injury management service teams. What makes MEMIC different is our commitment to partnership, safety, and compassionate care. Our values of curiosity, partnership, transparency, expertise, and conscientiousness create an environment where employees can be their authentic selves and thrive professionally. These values drive our collaborative culture, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and customers. MEMIC is proud to be represented by a select group of independent local insurance agencies. Each agency relationship is managed directly by a local Senior Production Underwriter, responsible for all new and renewal business. Loss Control, Claims, and Premium Audit services are all provided by local MEMIC team members. At MEMIC, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive the best benefits in the industry. We offer a comprehensive package that supports work-life balance, including health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k), and generous paid time off. Our commitment to professional development and excellence is what we call the MEMIC difference.
About the Role

Legal, Privacy & Risk Intern – Help Protect, Analyze & Strengthen MEMIC

This internship is perfect for someone who loves digging into details, analyzing information, and learning how legal, privacy, and risk functions support a modern insurance company. You’ll work closely with our Director, Legal, Privacy & Risk and gain hands‑on experience in contract review, data privacy compliance, risk assessment, and enterprise governance.

If you’re analytical, eager to learn, and excited to explore the intersection of law, business, and risk — this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support a wide range of legal and risk‑related projects, including:

  • Reviewing contracts to ensure alignment with data privacy laws and regulations
  • Assisting legal matters such as incident response, breach response planning, and privacy‑related inquiries
  • Legal research
  • Attending meetings
  • Assisting with the Record Retention initiative
  • Assisting with regulatory and compliance documentation
  • Helping ensure MEMIC remains compliant with evolving privacy laws and industry standards
  • Supporting vendor management matters
  • Assist with other legal and regulatory matters as the business requires

This internship offers meaningful exposure to legal operations, corporate governance, and enterprise risk — a rare combination for students interested in law, or business.

What You Bring

  • Currently pursuing an associate degree or higher, 1L or 2L preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Interest in legal, privacy, or risk‑related work
  • Ability to work independently and communicate clearly

Why You’ll Love This Internship

  • You’ll gain meaningful, hands‑on experience in legal, privacy, and risk work while building real‑world skills that strengthen your résumé and help you explore future career paths. It’s a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and make an impact.

 

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MEMIC is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, gender identity, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. MEMIC is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 

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Key Skills
Contract ReviewData Privacy ComplianceRisk AssessmentEnterprise GovernanceLegal ResearchIncident ResponseBreach Response PlanningRegulatory DocumentationComplianceVendor ManagementAnalytical ThinkingAttention To DetailCommunication
Categories
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