NetApp · 1 month ago
Intern - Legal
San Jose, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringNetApp is a market leader in data infrastructure, and they are seeking a Legal Intern to immerse in their culture and operations. The role involves understanding the legal department's functions, shadowing legal professionals, and participating in various legal projects such as contract negotiations and compliance.
Cloud ComputingData ManagementData StorageInformation Technology
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must be enrolled in an educational or professional program through summer 2026 or later
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement or Pension Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Various Leave options
Performance-Based Incentives
Employee stock purchase plan
Restricted stocks (RSU’s)
Company
NetApp
NetApp specializes in data storage, data infrastructure, and data management solutions.
Founded in 1992
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25BKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1995-11-21IPO
1994-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
George Kurian
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Bromhead
CTO
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