2026 APAC Legal Off Cycle Internship - 6 Months

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

The Position

The Intern will join the Legal Team for a six-month full-time internship program, from July to December 2026. The Intern will work in collaboration with APAC and global counsel, associates, and administrative staff of the Legal, Compliance & Risk department. The Intern will contribute to ongoing initiatives and short-term projects, regulatory developments, corporate governance, and counterparty documentation related to equity, fixed income, and derivatives transactions. The Intern will work with a variety of internal and external professionals, including Client Platform, Global Trading, and Operations, to provide client documentation, research internal information, and study regulatory requirements.

The internship is designed to develop students through an apprenticeship model that offers extensive one-on-one interaction with seasoned employees at Wellington. It also provides an opportunity to experience in-house legal work while learning about the intricacies of investment management in the financial services sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We anticipate the work to be dynamic. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Client and entity document review, production, and research
• Database population and document management
• Gap analysis
• Record retention
• Signature coordination
• Legal and regulatory research

Qualifications / Skills

The candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate student in Law, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline, ideally in the second or penultimate year of study
• Prior internship experience or exposure is required (prior legal experience would be advantageous)
• Familiarity with legal writing or document review would be an advantage
• Able to commit to a full-time internship from July through December 2026
• Demonstrated accomplishments in academics, community service, and/or extracurricular activities
• Highest ethical standards and integrity
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• An eagerness to learn and an interest in financial markets
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize ongoing and time-sensitive goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in Asian language skills is advantageous
• Students must have Hong Kong work authorization to be considered for the role

Documents to include with application:

• CV stating work authorization in Hong Kong
• Statement of interest (1 page, indicating why you are interested in this role at Wellington, and your availability for a 6-month internship starting July 2026)
• Year of graduation
• Latest academic transcript (official or unofficial)

Interview Process

Candidates will be notified of their application status via email after the application deadline. If selected to continue, first-round phone screens will be scheduled, followed by interviews.

Job Details

Job Title: 2026 APAC Legal Off Cycle Internship - 6 Months

Location: Hong Kong

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s okay. If you believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and welcome candidates with a broad array of skills, experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require an accommodation to apply for a job, please email GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.

We believe that in-person interactions energize our community and are essential to our culture. Our employees work from our offices four days a week with the flexibility to work remotely one day a week.