Legal Intern

Renesas is a dynamic multicultural semiconductor and technology company where employees can learn grow and thrive. We combine the strong financial foundation of a multibilliondollar global enterprise with the flexibility and agility of a smaller organization. Renesas develops technologies that power the latest innovations in artificial intelligence mobile computing secure connected devices autonomous driving smart homes and factories and beyond. Our solutions sit at the core of products created by leading global innovators.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the semiconductor industry. Our highperforming Legal team is seeking a motivated adaptable and intellectually curious professional who shares our passion for working in a fastmoving and complex industry. With team members in more than 20 countries we support business teams worldwide in developing manufacturing marketing and selling cuttingedge technology solutions.

Program Details

• Location: San Jose California
• Duration: Summer 2026 Summer 2027
  (From completion of the bar exam through expiration of the OPT period)

Key Responsibilities

• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including joint development distribution vendor sales and logistics services IP licensing partnership and other agreements.
• Advise business teams on diverse legal matters including intellectual property corporate governance commercial law competition/antitrust and other legal and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with members of Renesas global Legal team to develop and implement best practices and policies related to contracting licensing and compliance.
• Support special projects across various functions and organizational levels within Renesas.

Qualifications :

• Meaningful experience as a legal professional in the candidates home jurisdiction.
• LL.M. degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational skills and a proactive solutionoriented mindset.
• Willingness and ability to learn adapt and take on new challenges.
• Sound judgment including recognizing when to seek guidance and how to identify and resolve legal issues effectively.
• Cooperative attitude and enthusiasm for working with crossfunctional and crossborder teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Additional Information :

The expected hourly pay range for this position is $60/hr. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that the final offer amount including any applicable bonuses will be dependent on geographic location relevant experience and skillset of the candidate. 

Interns may be eligible for certain Company-provided benefits which can include sick leave holiday pay and medical dental and vision insurance. Eligibility and specific benefits will be provided in accordance with Company policy and applicable law. 

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose To Make Our Lives Easier. As the industrys leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive industrial infrastructure and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio including High Performance Computing Embedded Processing Analog & Connectivity and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22000 professionals in more than 30 countries we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow To Make Our Lives Easier.     
 
At Renesas you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers evolving needs and help make peoples lives easier safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex race religion national origin gender gender identity gender expression age sexual orientation military status veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. For more information please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern