Summer Intern - Legal
Webster Bank

Job Description

If you're looking for a meaningful career, you'll find it here at Webster. Founded in 1935, our focus has always been to put people first--doing whatever we can to help individuals, families, businesses and our colleagues achieve their financial goals. As a leading commercial bank, we remain passionate about serving our clients and supporting our communities. Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Agility, Respect, Excellence are Webster's values, these set us apart as a bank and as an employer.

Come join our team where you can expand your career potential, benefit from our robust development opportunities, and enjoy meaningful work!

If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to gain real-world work experience, Webster Bank's internship program delivers! High performing students entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with Webster colleagues to gain valuable experience, knowledge, and skills. This internship program is designed to create a pipeline of candidates who may become Webster's next generation of leaders.

Summer Intern Program duration: June 2 - August 8, 2025.

Location: Stamford, CT

As an intern at Webster Bank, you will experience an unforgettable summer of learning, networking, and fun, while gaining valuable experience that directly complements classroom studies. Every internship opportunity is structured to provide you with a meaningful experience, broad exposure to our corporate functions, and opportunities for mentorship and networking. Webster's internship will be demanding & rewarding and prepare you for your career ahead.

The role will provide an opportunity to perform meaningful legal work on a variety of issues in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will have the opportunity to work with attorneys across the Webster Legal Department supporting and advising the array of bank business lines, enabling you to gain a stronger understanding of the legal profession in the banking industry.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform substantive legal research, writing, drafting and/or project-based work in the following areas:

• Corporate Secretary/Governance/Shareholder Services
  
• Bank Regulatory
  
• Corporate Securities Filings
  
• Vendor contracts
  
• IP, Privacy & Cyber
  
• Risk/Legal Operations
  
• Litigation
  
• Residential & Consumer Lending
  
• Commercial Lending & Payments
  

Attend internal meetings with departments across the bank and interface with management, other legal staff, and Webster colleagues.

With supervision by a senior attorney, may be given responsibility for:

• Generating first draft analyses of developing issues or responses to inquiries;
  
• Developing written presentations to Webster colleagues;
  
• Drafting Legal Department procedures or process documents;
  
• Reviewing existing contracts for material information and input into contract management system; and
  
• Developing reporting from legal billing software solution.
  

Work on other tasks as appropriate to support the Webster legal team where needed.

Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements for Interns:

• Current undergraduate rising Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited college or university who is pursuing a degree in related field and has an interest in the banking/financial services industry
  
• Resourceful, enthusiastic, and proactive
  
• Highly organized
  
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
  
• Experience creating and delivering presentations
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
  
• Ability to learn quickly and solve problems
  
• Strong analytical skills
  
• Collaborative and inclusive team player
  
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
  

The estimated hourly range for this position is $20/hour USD to $22/hour USD. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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