Legal Intern

Title: Legal Intern 

Position type: Unpaid; Part time 

Reports to: Legal Department 

About Nuvei 

Nuvei provides the intelligence and technology businesses need to succeed locally and globally, through one payments integration – propelling our merchant clients further, faster. Uniting payment technology and consulting, we help businesses remove payment barriers, optimize operating costs and increase sales acceptance rates. Our proprietary platform provides seamless pay-in and payout capabilities, connecting merchants with their customers in 200 markets worldwide with local acquiring in 44 markets. With support for over 470 local and alternative payment methods, nearly 150 currencies and 40 cryptocurrencies, merchants can capture every payment opportunity that comes their way. Our purpose is to make our world a local marketplace.  

Job Overview 

Nuvei is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join its Legal Department in North America to fill a part-time temporary position.  This is an excellent opportunity for a law student or recent graduate interest in fintech, payments, commercial contracts, and regulatory law to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.  The ideal candidate is a second- or third-year law student with experience in commercial and/or transactional law.  The ideal candidate is passionate about fintech and payments, possesses strong writing and communication skills, and entrepreneurial approach to their work.  A strong desire for continuous improvement and learning is essential for success in this role. This is an unpaid role. This role is remote.  Central or Eastern time is preferred. 

 Responsibilities 

• Support the legal team in management of contract lifestyle, review, drafting, and execution. 

• Conduct legal research on issues related to payment processing, financial regulations, data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and compliance 

• Support the legal team with document management, tracking regulatory changes, and maintain internal playbooks 

• Attend internal meetings and help prepare memos, risk summaries, and presentations 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Risk, Sales, Finance, and Compliance teams on legal questions and initiatives 

 Qualifications 

• Current law student (2L/3L) or recent JD graduate 

• Demonstrated interest in fintech, financial services, or regulatory law 

• Strong legal research, writing, and organization skills 

• Able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision 

• Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn 

• Prior internship or work experience in payments, banking, or technology law a plus 

What You’ll Gain 

• Exposure to real-world legal issues in the fintech and payments space 

• Mentorship from experienced in-house attorneys 

• Potential letter of recommendation or reference 

• Opportunity to be considered for future paid roles 

• This is an unpaid internship.  Academic credit may be available depending on your law school’s policies.