Job Posting Title Summer 2026 Internship - Phoenix, AZ - Legal

Western Alliance Bank • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Launch your career with Western Alliance Bank in our Summer Internship Program! You’ll gain real-life experience and explore what it’s like to work as part of an organization that exemplifies people, performance and possibilities. As an intern, you’ll work on challenging projects in your specific area of study and receive support from a mentor. Our interns work alongside world-class professionals in a fast-paced, professional setting, giving you an opportunity to make an impact and apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learned through your education. Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the country's top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC; offers a full spectrum of commercial banking solutions and consumer products. All delivered with outstanding service by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. In this paid internship, you’ll be empowered to work on challenging and complex issues in a collaborative environment with other talented interns. Over the 10-week program, you’ll participate in business projects, mentoring, leadership development training and team-building activities designed to set you up for professional success. The summer Internship program runs June through August, with flexible dates available, based on school schedules. We're looking for individuals who are passionate and entrepreneurial, just like our clients. Specifically, we're looking for top-performers interested in pursuing careers in Commercial Banking. The legal intern will have an opportunity to work alongside in-house attorneys and paralegals on legal matters gaining firsthand in-house legal department experience. Roles and responsibilities of a legal intern include, but are not limited to: Collaborating with in-house attorneys, paralegals, and outside counsel on compliance issues, regulations and industry standards with a focus on banking, finance, corporate, employment, and other related matters. Assisting with ad-hoc projects by researching legal issues and regulatory developments, and preparing summaries of research. Researching and interpreting laws, regulations, decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases. Analyzing legal issues and applying appropriate legal principles to determine applicable defenses, relevant arguments, and legal strategy. Drafting and revising a variety of legal documents such as memos, legal correspondence, and organizational documents. Preparing legal memoranda or statements of issues involved in legal matters, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited law school
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
• To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.
• We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program.
• Western Alliance Bank will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT).

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with in-house attorneys, paralegals, and outside counsel on compliance issues, regulations and industry standards with a focus on banking, finance, corporate, employment, and other related matters.
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects by researching legal issues and regulatory developments, and preparing summaries of research.
• Researching and interpreting laws, regulations, decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases.
• Analyzing legal issues and applying appropriate legal principles to determine applicable defenses, relevant arguments, and legal strategy.
• Drafting and revising a variety of legal documents such as memos, legal correspondence, and organizational documents.
• Preparing legal memoranda or statements of issues involved in legal matters, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.

Benefits

• We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program.
• In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed