Intern - Legal

Title: Intern - Legal Location: San Jose, CA, US, 95128 Morrisville, NC, US Vienna, VA, US, 22102 Requisition ID: 132703 Job Summary We invest heavily in new talent because your energy and fresh ideas are crucial to maintaining our position as a market leader. We’ll challenge you to push beyond your comfort zone, with the belief that no idea is off-limits. At the same time, you’ll 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 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.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 week internship with start dates in May or June 2026. Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match.  Thrive Together: NetApp’s 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 2026 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.  Nearest Major Market: San Jose Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto Job Segment: Intellectual Property, Summer Internship, Compliance, Public Policy, Patent, Legal, Entry Level, Government