Privacy Legal Intern
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Job Description
About Upgrade:
Upgrade is a rapidly growing fintech company offering affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products to consumers. Recognized as the fastest-growing company in the Americas (Financial Times) and boasting the fastest-growing credit card in America for two consecutive years, Upgrade has delivered over $33 billion in credit to 5.5 million customers. Backed by prominent technology investors, the company holds a $6.3 billion valuation. Upgrade cultivates a collaborative and inclusive work environment, consistently recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in various locations. The company prides itself on its commitment to diversity, women, culture, and veterans. They are currently seeking new team members passionate about product development and making a positive impact on people’s lives.
About the Privacy Legal Internship:
This full-time, three-month summer internship (starting May 19, 2025) in the San Francisco Bay Area offers a unique opportunity to gain practical legal experience in data privacy and protection. The internship is a hybrid role, requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Responsibilities:
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of commercial agreements, particularly Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), assisting in their review, drafting, and negotiation under the supervision of experienced legal team members.
• Contribute to internal processes related to privacy compliance, such as data subject rights requests, consent management, and data transfer mechanisms.
• Gain proficiency in legal operations tools, including project management platforms (e.g., Jira), contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems (e.g., Ironclad), and data lifecycle management software (e.g., OneTrust).
• Maintain the contract repository by auditing, organizing, and archiving legal agreements within Ironclad and OneTrust platforms. This includes accurately tracking and updating contract data within these CLM tools.
• Assist attorneys and contract managers with routine tasks and workflow management.
• Provide general administrative and project support for legal department initiatives and legal technology implementations.
• Develop a strong understanding of data privacy regulations and risks through research and proactive issue-spotting under the guidance of legal counsel.
• Attend organizational meetings to gain firsthand exposure to privacy-related discussions.
Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in a US-accredited law school, with anticipated graduation in Spring 2025 or later.
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of US and international consumer data protection laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, state laws, GLBA, TCPA, CAN-SPAM, AI regulation, biometrics).
• Relevant law school coursework or IAPP certifications (CIPP/US, CIPP/E) are advantageous.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and/or CLM software; data entry experience and familiarity with Slack and Google Workspace are preferred.
• Exceptional project management and time management skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn about the fintech industry and the practical application of privacy law in an in-house setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, take ownership, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with privacy-enhancing technologies is a plus.
Benefits:
• Paid internship.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Mentorship from experienced privacy legal professionals.
• Exposure to real-world privacy challenges.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to key privacy initiatives.
