Legal Intern- Summer 2026

CNO Financial Group • Carmel, IN • 9h ago

Job Details

TITLE: Legal Internship - Summer 2026

LOCATION: Carmel IN, Chicago IL, or Remote from US Central or Eastern time zones

CNO's Legal Intern program is designed to introduce law students to learn about CNO and network while doing important work for the organization.

At CNO, the legal intern will work with members of the Law Department to assist internal business partners with their strategic initiatives while managing risk in a highly regulated environment. The candidate will assist in providing legal support for the various business and shared service areas, including the consumer and worksite divisions, marketing, human resources, finance, claims, underwriting, and agent and policyholder services by researching and analyzing issues and laws, drafting legal opinions and contracts, and assisting in providing legal direction. The candidate will also participate in projects with other areas of the Law Department to provide support and guidance. Reports to the VP and Deputy General Counsel.

This is a paid internship, at competitive rates of approx. $27-$29/hour, depending on your location. The Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays are paid days off.

As a Legal Intern, your responsibilities will include:

Gathering and analyzing facts and apply appropriate laws, regulations and legal standards to assist with providing legal counsel related to:

Insurance contracts

Marketing agreements

Sales and marketing materials

Policy interpretation, claims processes, and processing individual claims

Individual, Worksite and Group underwriting processes for life and health insurance policies

Policyholder issues

Attorney, consumer and regulatory inquiries and complaints

Risk assessment and mitigation in fraud investigations and determination

Employment matters

Working with and providing support to the following areas within the Law Department:

Compliance

Employment

Litigation

Privacy

Legal Operations

Government Relations

At CNO Financial, we believe interns bring new perspectives to existing challenges. The CNO Financial Intern Program gives students an opportunity to learn about CNO and network while doing important work for the organization.

The CNO 2026 internship program will run Mid-May through Early August.

During this period, we offer programming that compliments the learning provided by the department through work and other activities such as

Networking

Leader Talks

Career Counseling

Development Opportunities

Insurance Product and Industry Presentation Series

An in-person event at one of our Corporate offices

Final Presentations

Volunteering Event

Qualified candidates for a Legal Intern position will have:

Progress towards a JD degree, having completed the first year of law school

Availability to work 10-12 weeks during the summer

Persuasive written and oral communication skills

The ability to work within a team, and also being self-motivated and willing to work independently and take initiative

Summer location of Carmel, IN or Chicago area OR within the US central or eastern time zones.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Please note that the Company does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to these positions or to provide these positions as OPT or CPT.

CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.

We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of People Focused, Integrity, Customer Driven, and Excellence. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee.

At CNO Financial Group, we're always looking forward-to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands' customers, and the growth we create within our own company. We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.

If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Compensation

ReqID : JR169530

Job Type : Full time

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