Legal Intern presso Bridgewater Bank

Kickstart your career in banking with Bridgewater Bank’s 2026 Summer Internship Program! Join a dynamic team where your ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and your growth is our priority.

We’re looking for a motivated intern to join our 2026 Summer Intern Cohort at Bridgewater Bank, working with the Legal Department team. Our internship program is designed to immerse students in real-world banking experiences, enhancing their academic learning with meaningful corporate exposure. Interns will apply the knowledge and skills gained in college to impactful projects that contribute to our organization’s success.

Throughout the program, interns will:

• Collaborate with Bridgewater employees on innovative initiatives aligned with our vision.
• Participate in departmental meetings to gain insight into strategic decision-making.
• Lead individual projects and present their work to the Intern Cohort, as well as to our Operational and Senior Leadership Teams.

Program Duration: May 26, 2026 – August 28, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must be:
  • Junior and/or Seniors currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor’s degree program
  • Authorized to work in the United States
• Interest in a legal career (future paralegal or law student)
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated academic achievement
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong reasoning skills with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a team setting.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Presentation Acumen: Confidence and clarity in delivering presentations to various audiences.
• Organizational Strength: Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Professional Integrity: Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and demonstrated reliability and accountability in all aspects of work.
• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across teams and departments.

ABOUT BRIDGEWATER BANK:

It all started with a vision in 2005. This vision was to create a full-service, entrepreneurial bank where clients would notice a difference, team members would be challenged to grow, and the culture would be optimistic. Over a decade later, this unconventional attitude laid the foundation of Bridgewater Bank, a nationwide top-performing bank with an award-winning culture.

We’re on a mission to become the finest entrepreneurial bank in the Twin Cities. And it’s working. Join our team and you will be surrounded by remarkable people who want to challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to work in this industry. This journey began in 2005, and it’s just getting started. Will you join us?

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The hourly base pay range for this role is $20/hr. Bridgewater Bank provides:

• Paid Holidays: Juneteenth and July 4^th
• PTO accrued in compliance with MN ESST Law

PLEASE NOTE:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. It is Bridgewater Bank’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

STATUS: Non-Exempt