Legal Intern (Summer 2026)

About Gusto

At Gusto were on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stufflike payroll health insurance 401(k)s and HRso owners can focus on their craft and customers. With teams in Denver San Francisco and New York were proud to support more than 400000 small businesses across the country and were building a workplace that represents and celebrates the customers we serve. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.

About the Role:

This isnt your typical legal internship. Gustos Legal & Compliance (L&C) team is redefining what in-house legal looks like in the AI era and were looking for a Legal Intern whos ready to help us build the future.

Over the course of a 12-week hybrid summer program youll be embedded in a team thats not just providing legal support. Were pioneering new ways of working that blend legal excellence with cutting-edge technology. Youll gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines from privacy and product counseling to commercial transactions and corporate governance while also exploring how AI and automation are transforming legal practice.

If youre a 1L whos intellectually curious tech-savvy and driven to experiment at the intersection of law innovation and business this is your opportunity to see what a modern legal career can look like.

About the Team:

Legal & Compliance partners with teams across Gusto to enable innovation drive responsible growth and guide Gusto through a dynamic regulatory environment. Were builders at heart using creativity technology and deep legal judgment to help shape how legal teams can operate smarter faster and more collaboratively. Every team member is an owner and every project is a chance to make a lasting impact.

Deadline to Apply: Friday January 16th 2026

Heres what youll do day-to-day:

• Tackle real projects with real impact. Research draft and advise on topics spanning privacy AI advertising employment intellectual property and product compliance.
• Work across disciplines. Partner with Product Counsel Commercial Counsel and cross-functional teams to translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance.
• Experiment and innovate. Help design test and refine AI-assisted workflows that make legal processes more efficient and intelligent.
• Build your craft. Develop your skills in legal research writing and contract drafting all while seeing how a world-class legal team operates in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Shape the future of legal operations. Contribute to innovation projects and help document best practices that push the boundaries of what a tech-forward legal team can achieve.

Heres what were looking for:

• Current 1L student at an accredited law school.
• Exceptional legal research writing and analytical skills.
• Curiosity about technology AI and how innovation can reshape legal work.
• Strong communication skills able to translate complex concepts for non-legal audiences.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative proactive and eager to learn from a multidisciplinary environment.
• Must have U.S. work authorization; this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Our cash compensation amount for this role is $38.00/hr in Denver and $45.00/hr in San Francisco & New York.

Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver San Francisco and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles Gustos subsidiary whose physical office is in Scottsdale.

Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas.

When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office a secure reliable and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses you will find a home at Gusto.

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