Intern Legal

Job Summary

We invest heavily in new talent because your energy and fresh ideas are crucial to maintaining our position as a market leader. Well challenge you to push beyond your comfort zone with the belief that no idea is off-limits. At the same time youll have access to all the resources mentoring and feedback you need to grow. Moreover regardless of your role you can be yourself in a team that celebrates individuality and welcomes diverse perspectives.

As a Legal Intern you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in NetApps culture and day-to-day operations. You will join a team that spans multiple sites and develop an understanding of what it takes to run a global corporate legal department and what in-house counsel do each day. This position is within NetApps Legal team and will focus on the following practice areas: Contract Management and Negotiations; Legal Operations; Intellectual Property; Compliance and Employment; Government Relations; Data Privacy and Governance; Global Trade Compliance; Litigation; Corporate and Securities.

Job Requirements

Understanding the various teams within The Legal Department their roles and how they support the enterprise.
Shadowing in-house counsel and legal professionals while gaining exposure to and participating in various legal projects and workstreams across the team which may include but is not limited to:
Negotiating NDAs and technology contracts with opposing counsel
Supporting various business units and advising on risk tolerance and interpreting contract terms
Creating and managing templates that transactional attorneys use on a daily basis
Interpreting contractual issues that arise throughout the summer
Reviewing patent applications
Assisting patent litigation
Testing and implementing new tools and technologies within the department
Any other special projects that may arise

Preferred Skills:
Eager to learn and a strong desire to grow and expand knowledge in the corporate and in-house legal world
Ability to use the skills that are currently being gained in law school to build a strong foundation for a legal career
A passion for evangelizing integrity ethics and compliance.
Cross-cultural sensitivity and intellect
Strong negotiation skills and ability to build strong relationships with clients throughout NetApp as well as legal department colleagues worldwide
Good written and verbal communication skills with an ability to work both independently and with colleagues as needed
Good legal analytical judgment organizational advocacy and program management skills.

Additional Details:

• Job Posting Info: This is a pipeline position that will be opened on a recurring basis and used to fill roles aligned with the required skill sets. All resumes will be carefully reviewed; however there may be a delay in our response.
• Program Dates: This is a 10-12 weekinternship with start dates in May or June efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match.
• Thrive Together: NetApps approach to in-person and remote work will be a flexible hybrid model that emphasizes flexibility for employees and puts our talent first.

Experience

Must be enrolled in an educational or professional program through summer 2026or later.