Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7.5 million customers access over $42 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers' financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $7.3B.

We’re consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture. Most recently, we were named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal.

We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people.

About the Role:

The Legal Intern will provide key project support to Upgrade’s legal team in San Francisco. In this role, you will conduct legal research on topics related to consumer credit, checking, and deposit products offered by the company, support the commercial contracting process, and work closely with attorneys and contract managers to meet legal department objectives. As a Legal Intern, you’ll gain exposure to different practice areas and products at a growing fintech company. You’ll learn a lot and have ample opportunity to apply it.

* Location: SF Bay Area. Hybrid work schedule: Tu/Thu in office.

What You’ll Do:

Conduct legal research projects and prepare memos and state laws surveys across various practice areas, including financial regulations, data protection laws, and corporate law
Review data protection law updates to improve internal privacy compliance, consumer consent management, and data transfer mechanisms
Assist attorneys and contract managers with routine requests and contract lifecycle management processes
Gain practical in-house experience supporting internal clients across legal functions, including corporate licensing and expansion
Provide general and administrative support for legal department projects and legal technology implementations as needed

What We Look For:

Must be a rising second-year or third-year law student at an accredited US law school for the 2026/2027 academic year
Strong law school academic performance with demonstrated legal research skills
Experience with Microsoft Office products (including Excel), project management software, and/or contract lifecycle management (CLM) software
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
Eagerness to learn about the fintech industry and in-house commercial legal practice
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, take ownership of tasks, and meet deadlines

What We Offer You:

Paid internship
Hybrid work schedule
Experience at an exciting fintech company

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Upgrade does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or any third parties. Any resume submitted to any employee of Upgrade without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of Upgrade, and Upgrade will not be obligated to pay any referral or placement fee. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Upgrade's Talent Acquisition department to submit resumes and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed agreement. English is required for all positions, as it involves interacting with staff at Upgrade's offices worldwide.

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