Legal Intern (Summer 2026)

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.

CLEAR interns solve real-world problems within collaborative teams of the industry’s most innovative technologists to build some of the world’s most advanced services and devices. You will also have oceans of opportunities to network with senior leaders, develop new skills through our summer events in New York City, develop presentations, and volunteer opportunities. 

Excited to learn more? See what it’s like to be part of the CLEAR team and join us for a 10-week paid internship (June 2026 - August 2026) that offers personal and professional development. 

What you'll do:

• Support the Legal team with research and analysis on a variety of legal matters, including contract review and negotiation, labor and employment, privacy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
• Assist in reviewing, organizing, and summarizing contracts, policies, and legal documentation
• Conduct legal research and help prepare memos, presentations, and internal guidance for cross-functional partners
• Partner with teams across the business to understand legal needs and support ongoing projects
• Help maintain internal legal processes, templates, and tracking tools to improve efficiency and organization

Who you are:

• Currently enrolled full-time as a first year (1L) law student pursuing a J.D. program at an accredited law school in the United States
• Prior work or academic experience in corporate law, privacy, compliance, or technology-related legal issues
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Indefatigable learner with intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (experience with legal research tools is a plus)

What you're great at:

• Conducting thoughtful legal research and synthesizing complex issues into clear, practical guidance
• Reviewing documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Communicating clearly and professionally with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
• Exercising sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
• Adapting quickly, asking thoughtful questions, and taking ownership of your work

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members who are motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our hybrid work environment provides flexibility. In our offices, you’ll enjoy benefits like meals and snacks. 

The hourly pay for this role is $30 per hour.

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

We are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile). We encourage candidates to remain alert to job scams and to report any suspicious activity.

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