KnowBe4 empowers the modern workforce to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 is the pioneer of digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans. The KnowBe4 Platform provides attack simulation and training, collaboration security, and agent security powered by AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents) and a proprietary Risk Score. The platform leverages 15-years of behavioral data to combat advanced threats including social engineering, prompt injection, and shadow AI. By securing humans and agents, KnowBe4 leads the industry in workforce trust and defense.

Dates of Program: May 24th, 2027 - August 13, 2027 (12 weeks)

Application Dates: You should apply as soon as possible but understand that because of our large pool of applicants, the selection process can take a few months. We strive to create a diverse group of interns as we feel that it improves the overall internship experience.

Attention: This is a paid internship. Please note that the intern would be responsible for relocation (if needed) and lodging for the duration of the internship.

Internship Program Details: Join the best internship program around! Interns get unique insight into the minds of the CEO and senior executives during Ask Me Anything sessions. Interns will receive company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops to help transition into the workplace. Interns will also engage in team-building activities and awesome socials. For more information on the internship program, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships.

As a Compliance Intern, you will work with the KnowBe4 Compliance department on a wide variety of issues in the cybersecurity industry including, but not limited to, sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, antitrust, third party due diligence, and whistleblower laws. In addition, you will be tasked with assisting and supporting the Compliance department with various research projects and compliance audits.

Key Responsibilities

Shadow attorneys in a wide array of legal and business matters, including in counseling business clients
Assist with compliance matters (e.g., anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, export controls, antitrust) as may be applicable
Assist with research regarding developing compliance case law and regulations and their impacts on the company
Assist in compliance audits and investigations as applicable
Assist in the compliance risk assessment
Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and internal legal processes including further development of playbooks and policies/procedures
Assist with due diligence efforts for M&A and other strategic transactions as may be applicable
Research new technology and legal industry techniques to make Legal department systems and processes more efficient
Observe collaborative inter-departmental meetings between Compliance and other teams (Sales, Marketing, etc. as applicable)
Research varying subject matters that affect the company and its global affiliates

Minimum Qualifications

Must be enrolled as a 2L student at the time of application in an ABA law school with excellent academic credentials
Preferred top 25% of class in law school
An official transcript may be required upon request
Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
Recent graduates will not be eligible for this program
Juris Doctor field of study
Research experience using Westlaw or PLI
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential with the ability to positively interact with persons at all levels of our organization
Proficient in Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides
Proficient in the use of legal research software platforms
Talent for multi-tasking, being results oriented and organizationally proficient
Team oriented and willing to help others to achieve success
Ability to develop creative solutions
Ability to think and act independently
Ability to effectively prioritize and resolve multiple competing tasks