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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.