Legal Summer Associate Intern

Want to help us, help others? We’re hiring!

GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010.

Join our Legal Team! GoFundMe is searching for a law student from a nationally-accredited US law school to join our Summer 2026 Intern Program.

This is a 10 week internship program that runs from May 27th, 2026 to August 7th, 2026.

The Job…

Are you a law student looking to experience legal work in-house at an industry-leading platform? As a legal intern at GoFundMe, you will have the opportunity to assist a small but mighty legal team with a wide range of legal issues, including but not limited to:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements.
• The development of templates, policies and procedures and other aspects of legal operations.
• Dispute resolution and litigation.
• Identifying legal and business risks and providing strategic, practical and creative legal and business advice.
• A variety of projects, as needed, including corporate governance, IP, marketing reviews, data privacy, product counseling, employment and more.

You…

• Good judgment, strong ethics, and a kind heart.
• Confident self-starter.
• Independent worker, with the ability to escalate issues appropriately and effectively.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities.
• A passion for GoFundMe’s mission while being a genuine GoFundMe ambassador who amplifies GoFundMe’s culture in all communications and interactions.

Location

This position is a remote position, within the US. However, the role may include occasional work at a GoFundMe office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. Additionally, although the position is remote, you must live in a state where GoFundMe is authorized to hire employees. Your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Why you’ll love it here

• Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.

We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us!

GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

The hourly rate for this position is $75.00. As this is a remote position, the pay rate was determined by role, level, and possible location across the US. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate based on your location during the hiring process.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at accommodationrequests@gofundme.com.