Snyk

Summer Legal Intern

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Boston MA USA

Hybrid

Internship

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Data Privacy

Snyk helps organizations build fast and stay secure in the age of AI.

The Role

Assist Snyk's legal department by conducting research analyzing contracts and supporting various legal projects related to cybersecurity and AI.

Summary Generated by Built In

Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows making it easy to find fix and prevent vulnerabilities — from code and dependencies to containers and cloud.

Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era — boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We’re not your average security company - we build Snyk on One Team Care Deeply Customer Centric and Forward Thinking.

It’s how we stay driven supportive and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.

Why this role?

Are you a law student looking to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced global technology leader? Snyk is looking for smart enthusiastic interns and externs to join our Legal Early Talent Program. This is a unique opportunity to develop business acumen and legal expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity and AI innovation. Whether you join us for an 11-week internship or a 14-week externship you will work on cutting-edge projects that impact how modern organizations secure their software at scale.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and support special projects for the legal department across diverse areas including IP Regulatory Matters and Corporate Governance.
Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare memos or correspondence to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate cross-functionally to review draft and analyze contracts that drive our business forward.
Influence how we manage legal risk in areas such as Marketing Product Employment Law and Compliance.
Use your analytical skills to assist with complex matters like M&A and litigation support.

What You Bring:

Current enrollment as a law student in good standing with a strong academic foundation.
Excellent writing reasoning and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
A bias for action and the initiative to see solutions through to the end despite challenges.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Ability to work 24–40 hours per week (program dependent) on a hybrid basis from our downtown Boston office.

It’d Be Awesome If You Also…

Have taken coursework in commercial transactions contracts or intellectual property.
Bring a prior interest in—or experience with—technology software or cybersecurity.
Have a sense of humor—we take our mission seriously but not ourselves!.
Are a great team player who thrives in collaborative forward-thinking environments.
Love a good meme or can host a team lunch that gets everyone talking.

We care deeply about the warm inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person do apply anyway!

About Snyk

Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health wellness financial security and a work/life blend we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Benefits & Programs

Prioritize health wellness financial security and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.
Flexible working hours work-from home allowances in-office perks and time off for learning and self development
Generous vacation and wellness time off country-specific holidays and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
Health benefits employee assistance plans and annual wellness allowance
Country-specific life insurance disability benefits and retirement/pension programs plus mobile phone and education allowances

Top Skills

Contract Analysis

Cybersecurity

Legal Research

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The Company

HQ: Boston MA

1000 Employees

Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Snyk the leader in secure AI software development empowers organizations to build fast and stay secure by unleashing developer productivity and reducing business risk. The company’s AI Trust Platform seamlessly integrates into developer and security workflows to accelerate secure software delivery in the AI Era. Snyk delivers trusted actionable insights and automated remediation enabling modern organizations to innovate without limits. Snyk is redefining secure AI-driven software delivery for over 4500 customers worldwide today.

Why Work With Us

Every team member at Snyk contributes to our vision for a more secure digital world. No matter where we are in the world we operate as one team and work together to shape the future of application security. We take immense pride in the diversity of our people cultures and experiences.