Legal Summer Associate

• Conduct legal research and analysis on U.S. legal and regulatory frameworks, rules, and industry best practices for governing digital asset offerings for institutional customers, including those issued by the SEC, FINRA, the OCC, NYDFS, and other relevant agencies
• Assist in drafting and reviewing regulatory submissions, legal correspondence, third-party service provider and client agreements, as well as compliance documentation
• Support the legal team in advising on custody of digital assets, collateral management, staking, tokenization, as well as traditional and decentralized finance (TradFi/DeFi) structures
• Monitor and summarize regulatory, market, and product developments in digital asset markets and traditional financial services
• Collaborate on solving novel legal questions related to emerging technologies and innovative financial product offerings
• Participate in internal meetings and provide input on risk management, compliance strategies, and governance

• Currently enrolled as a third-year law student at an accredited U.S. law school, preferably at a New York law school
• Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in financial services, financial regulation, securities, and digital assets
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work well as part of a team alongside lawyers and non-lawyers from around the world

Prior experience or coursework in U.S. financial regulation, financial services, blockchain technology, and comparative law is a plus

• Attend professional development sessions designed for a global network of interns, helping you build essential skills
• Take part in a structured internship programme offering exposure to multiple projects and areas within Copper, with bespoke objectives tailored to your personal learning goals
• Fantastic working environment
• Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
• Direct mentorship from former regulators and other senior legal professionals