Legal Intern
About The Position
OpenGov is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join our Legal Team. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial and Employment, you will support a wide range of legal and operational initiatives, with a primary focus on commercial contracting and legal process improvement. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain in-house experience at a fast-paced SaaS company serving the public sector. You will work closely with attorneys and cross-functional partners to support OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Excellent judgment, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
- High ethical standards, sound judgment, and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Coursework or prior experience in contract drafting, negotiation, or commercial law.
- Interest in technology, SaaS, or government/public sector work.
- Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, and DocuSign preferred.
- Passion for OpenGov’s mission and values.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, and DocuSign preferred.
Responsibilities
- Customer Contracting
- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing SaaS agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
- Support contract intake, tracking, and data entry in systems such as Salesforce and DocuSign.
- Help build the AI contract repository.
- Vendor, Partner, and Other Commercial Agreements
- Assist with reviewing vendor, partner, and other third-party contracts, with a focus on balancing risk and business efficiency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with internal policies and operational needs.
- Process Improvement
- Contribute to ongoing improvements to legal workflows, templates, and playbooks to support scalable, efficient legal operations.
- Maintain and help organize contract records, approvals, and deal documentation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
