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2026 Off-Cycle Intern - Legal and Compliance
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Boston2d ago
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About the role
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<p><strong>COMPANY OVERVIEW</strong></p>
<p>KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. </p>
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<p></p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>KKR Legal and Compliance </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>– Intern</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Boston, MA or New York, NY</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">KKR is seeking an Intern(s) for KKR’s Legal and Compliance department in New York and Boston, which assists various aspects of KKR’s business, including Public Company Governance, Litigation, Regulatory Matters, Private Equity, Entity Management and Contracts. This opportunity will run from July-December 2026, and the expectation is the Intern will be available to work full-time (~40 hours/week) until their fall academic semester starts, which is when the internship will convert to part-time (~20 hours/week). The Intern(s) is required to work in-person in the office in which they have been hired into. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p>
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<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide general legal support to the attorneys of KKR’s New York and Boston offices and other KKR personnel, as well as outside legal counsel</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Projects could include:</span>
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<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conducting legal analysis and presentation on upcoming regulatory rule changes</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assisting in various aspects of the Compliance program, including: testing and monitoring, enhancements to policies, data analysis and reporting, and intellectual property</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preparing legal organization structure charts</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reviewing information in KKR’s legal entity management system</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collecting and organizing legal documentation from various sources</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Supporting the maintenance of legal and compliance processes and corporate transactions</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Researching public company reporting</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assisting with other legal and compliance matters, as needed</span></li>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p>
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<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Currently enrolled full-time law student pursuing a Juris Doctor in their rising 2L or 3L academic year</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent academic record</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Desire to take ownership of projects and stay with them until completion</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Team-oriented</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Positive attitude with a willingness to help wherever necessary</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Quick learner with intellectual curiosity and self-motivation</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Willingness to manage multiple demands and projects in a fast-paced work environment </span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong organization skills </span></li>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#LI-DNI</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.</div><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$35</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$35 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.</p></div><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$35</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$35 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.</p></div>
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