Legal Compliance Intern

About Us 

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.   

Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!  

Job Description: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Legal Compliance Intern to support our compliance and contracts efforts. This role is ideal for a student interested in government contracting, regulatory compliance, and legal analysis. The intern will play a key role in helping our team understand contract requirements, track regulatory changes, and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable standards.

This position is a remote, 10-hour per week role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review contracts and documentation to identify and compile key requirements and obligations
• Analyze and document the business and operational impact of contract requirements
• Develop and maintain a structured list of applicable governing bodies, regulations, and certifications (e.g., FAR, DFARS, CMMC, NIST, etc.)
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure internal documentation reflects current compliance requirements
• Track changes and revisions to contracts, policies, and compliance frameworks
• Assist in maintaining compliance processes and documentation for audits or assessments
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise updates to leadership on changes impacting the government contracting landscape

Job Requirements:  

• MUST live in a HUBZone. To see if you reside in a HUBZone type your address in at, https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map. Please confirm your address is in a Qualified HUBZone before you apply.
• Actively enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Coursework in law, public policy, business, or a related field
• Strong reading comprehension and analytical skills, especially with technical or legal material
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to organize complex information
• Interest in government contracting, compliance, or legal/regulatory environments
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with government regulations such as FAR, DFARS, NIST, or CMMC
• Experience with research, documentation, or policy analysis

Background Check Requirement

As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.