Legal Intern

Malwarebytes • Santa Clara, CA

7h • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

A Legal Intern to join our small but mighty in-house legal team located in Santa Clara, CA to work on a variety of legal and compliance projects across the Malwarebytes and ThreatDown product lines. You'll get broad, hands-on exposure to the legal issues facing a high-growth cybersecurity company, from privacy and data protection to product development, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance. Your work will directly support the legal team's efforts to improve operational processes, advise internal business units on legal policies and risk management practices, and help Malwarebytes deliver secure, compliant cyber-protection solutions to millions of customers worldwide.

Requirements

• Current 1L or 2L enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school
• General understanding of contracts, intellectual property, and other technology-related areas of law, with a demonstrable interest in cybersecurity, technology law, or data privacy
• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting
• Growth mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity, flexibility, and willingness to take initiative
• Strong organizational, coordination, and multi-tasking skills
• Passion for Malwarebytes' mission to rid the world of malware and eagerness to learn more about the cybersecurity space
• And yes, a good sense of humor

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI-powered legal tools and technology a plus

Responsibilities

• Research and respond to legal questions from internal business teams, including product, engineering, marketing, and sales
• Research legal and regulatory requirements and assist with compliance initiatives related to cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, AI, and consumer protection
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating legal contracts, playbooks, and templates used across the business
• Update internal company policies and external customer-facing policies (e.g., privacy policies, terms of service)
• Participate in team and project meetings to gain an understanding of legal issues affecting the cybersecurity industry
• Learn how the legal team approaches technology-related legal issues and see how we apply them in a practical, business-forward context
• Identify and improve processes to support the legal team's operations, including legal tools and workflows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and outside counsel on special projects spanning corporate, commercial, product, privacy, and regulatory matters

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed