Intern - Legal

Job Summary

As a Legal Intern, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in NetApp’s 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 NetApp’s 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.

We invest heavily in new talent. Your energy and fresh ideas are vital to cement our position as a market leader. We’ll push you beyond your comfort zone with a belief that no idea is off-limits. At the same time, you’ll have all the resources, mentoring, and feedback you need to grow. What’s more, whatever your role, you can be yourself in a team that celebrates individuality and welcomes different perspectives.

Job Requirements

Expectations:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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.
• Program Dates: This is an internship with start dates in May or June 2025.  Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match.

Experience

Must be enrolled in an educational or professional program through summer 2025 or later.  

Compensation:
Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

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Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

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