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Legal Intern

Upbound · Plano, TX

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  • 2027 Summer Internship: Legal & Compliance
  • (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers.
  • The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
  • is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Requirements and eligibility

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.
  • ) program and having successfully completed the first or second year of law school
  • Demonstrated interest in corporate law, compliance, litigation, employment law, consumer finance, or other relevant legal disciplines.
  • Strong legal research, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred, not required

  • Strong academic performance, with a preferred cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher

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Sep 28, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

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Job Description: 2027 Summer Internship: Legal & Compliance About Upbound Group, Inc: Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers.

The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. Practice Area Overview The Legal Intern will gain exposure to the practice of law within a public company legal department.

Working alongside experienced attorneys, the intern will support a variety of legal matters, and observe how an in-house team advises the business, manages risk, and supports company operations.

The role is intended to provide hands-on experience and practical insight into the work of in-house counsel in a public company environment. Throughout the internship, potential areas of exposure include: • Litigation  – Assisting with dispute management and coordination with outside counsel.

• Corporate Governance  – Supporting board and committee processes and entity management. • Strategic Business Initiatives  – Providing legal support on new products, partnerships, and company projects.

• Employment Law  – Supporting workplace policies and employee relations matters. • Compliance and Government Relations  – Supporting compliance programs and regulatory and government relations matters.

What We’re Looking For • Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program and having successfully completed the first or second year of law school • Strong academic performance, with a preferred cumulative grade point average of 3.

2 or higher • Demonstrated interest in corporate law, compliance, litigation, employment law, consumer finance, or other relevant legal disciplines. • Strong legal research, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents and correspondence. • Proven leadership potential through academic achievement, internships, campus involvement, athletics, military service, or extracurricular activities.

Work Location Ability to work in our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas throughout the entire ten-week summer intern program. Compensation Summer Interns at Upbound Group are paid hourly in accordance with usual payroll procedures.

$23.00 per hour Employment Eligibility To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Upbound Group does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role, including OPT or CPT.

Equal Opportunity Employer Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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