Legal Intern – Commercial Legal (Fall 2026)

Cloudflare•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on commercial contracting and procurement within the technology sector. The intern will support Cloudflare's Commercial Legal (Procurement) team, which manages global procurement operations, vendor relationships, and commercial contracting strategy. Responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing vendor agreements, procurement contracts, and SaaS agreements; assisting in developing and updating internal procurement guidelines and playbooks; supporting due diligence efforts for vendors; and drafting legal memos and negotiation support documents. The role offers exposure to complex legal issues in technology and involves collaboration with the Sales Legal team on customer contracts.

Requirements

Recently graduated from, or currently enrolled as a 3L in, an ABA-accredited law school, with a graduation date of 2026 or 2027.
Strong demonstrated interest in commercial law, technology transactions, contract negotiation, and business operations.
Excellent legal research and writing skills, with the ability to distill complex contract terms into clear, business-friendly advice and risk assessments.
Self-starter mentality; comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Ability to commit to a minimum 12-week fall internship, starting in September.
Ability to be in the office 3-5 days a week in the Austin office.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience (internships, clinics, or pre-law career) in procurement, commercial transactions, vendor management, or in-house legal departments at a technology company.
Coursework or experience in contract law, commercial transactions, or technology/SaaS licensing.
Prior experience in software development, programming, or technology product management.
Familiarity with Cloudflare's products, cloud computing infrastructure, SaaS business models, and technology vendor ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze vendor agreements, procurement contracts, SaaS agreements, and other commercial transactions, identifying key business and legal terms, risks, and opportunities for negotiation.
Assist in developing and updating internal procurement guidelines, vendor intake processes, and contracting playbooks to streamline commercial operations and ensure consistency across the organization.
Support due diligence efforts for new and existing vendors, including reviewing vendor questionnaires, insurance certificates, compliance documentation, and conducting risk assessments for data processing, security, and business continuity.
Draft legal memos, redline summaries, contract playbook guidance, and negotiation position documents to support the Commercial Legal team in high-value technology and services procurements.