Intern, Legal & Compliance Technology
FTI Consulting · Shanghai
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About the Role
The Legal & Compliance Technology team supports corporate and law firm clients by combining legal and regulatory expertise with technology, data analysis, and process optimization. Our work helps organizations manage compliance obligations, investigations, regulatory reviews, technology-enabled legal operations, and data-driven workflows. As an intern, you will gain hands-on industry experience and mentorship while working alongside seasoned professionals within our framework.
This internship is designed for current students eager to build a career at the intersection of law, regulatory compliance, data analytics, and technology. You will support, coordinate, and participate in document reviews, compliance projects, and data analysis under the guidance of senior team members. In addition to traditional workflows, you will assist in data categorization, semantic modeling, and quality assurance processes.
The internship program will be for a period of 8-12 weeks.
What You’ll Do
Project Support & Execution
Technical Execution: Assist the team with hands-on tasks to support corporate or law firm client mandates and technology-driven legal operations.
Project Management Mindset: Develop a rigorous and detail-oriented approach to help spot minor errors, data anomalies, or potential risks during routine processing and review tasks under close guidance.
Compliance Research & Analysis
Information Synthesis: Learn to gather, organize, and synthesize data from multiple sources under supervision to help generate reports for analytical workflows and support data classification pipelines.
Project & Compliance Support: Assist the team in conducting compliance assessments by reviewing relevant laws, regulations, and industry policies.
Data Analytics: Use various tools to sort, clean, and analyze foundational datasets under guidance to support ongoing investigations or compliance research workflows.
How You'll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Basic Qualifications
Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, LLM, JD, or PhD program in Law, Business, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
Work Eligibility: Candidates must be authorized to work in China without the need for visa sponsorship. Interns who perform exceptionally may be considered for a permanent role upon graduation.
Languages: Fluency in English & Chinese required, both verbal and written.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Prior coursework, academic projects, or internships involving data privacy, document review, or corporate compliance frameworks (e.g., AML, ABAC, export controls, sanctions, or AI governance) are a strong plus.
Mobility: Willingness to travel to client sites or internal offices if project demands require.
Communication: Strong foundational ability to distill complex data or concepts into clear, simple verbal and written insights with guidance from senior team members.
Technical Aptitude: Solid proficiency or a strong willingness to quickly learn Windows environments and Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, and basic data manipulation).
Adaptability: Eagerness to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work flexibly across diverse teams under tight, client-driven deadlines while learning on the job.
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FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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