Wealth Management Legal Intern

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.  

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Please note: Each applicant has the opportunity to apply to a maximum of 3 job postings per recruitment season in North America.  Please do not create multiple email addresses to apply to additional opportunities.

Posting Close Date: October 10, 2025 11:59pm Central, unless the class is filled before that date. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as programs will close once positions are filled.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are pursuing a law degree (JD) at an accredited college/university with an expected graduate date between December 2026 through Summer 2027
• You have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• You have an interest in and are curious to learn more about fiduciary and wealth management matters
• You have proven analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills through course work, projects, and or previous internship experience, with completion of relevant tax/trust & estates classwork preferred
• You have demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular involvement 

Federal law requires that employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment authorization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As an intern at Northern Trust, you will have the opportunity to spend ten weeks working on meaningful projects, developing relevant skills to jump start your career while joining our inclusive and relational culture. You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks with weekly program events to work on new skills, network with senior leaders and socialize as an intern community. A recruiter will work with you to determine the best team placement given your interests, skill set and relevant experience.

The Program:

• Ten weeks
• Located in Chicago, IL

Program Opportunities:

• Lunch & Learns with Executives
• Professional development workshops
• Social events
• Intern Case Challenge Project
• Day of Service
• Mentorship and networking opportunities

Sample Projects:

• Review and analyze trust documents, trust administration activities, legal issues and estate settlement matters
• Assist with work on trust & advisory compliance/risk issues
• Create sales and marketing campaigns to drive new business

Sample Career Paths:

• Wealth Management Associate Relationship Advisor in one of a variety of areas including Wealth Advisory, Global Family and Private Investment Office, and more

Salary Range:

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working with Us: 

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater 

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

 
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.