Legal Operations Intern

Fortinet • Sunnyvale, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Fortinet, Inc. (“Fortinet”, traded as FTNT), a leading global cybersecurity company headquartered in Silicon Valley, invites applications for the Legal “Operations Intern” role as part of our Early Talent Program for Summer 2026.
This presents a fantastic opportunity for an organized, proactive undergraduate student to gain hands-on exposure to how an in-house Legal department supports a thriving technology company. The role is designed for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and helping teams operate more efficiently, while learning how legal and compliance functions interact with the broader business. We are committed to preserving our entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic pace, while also being a global and stable entity. Throughout the internship, you will engage in meaningful operational projects, attend lunch‑and‑learn sessions with internal stakeholders, participate in networking activities, and contribute to project showcases that highlight your work.
If you are curious about how law, compliance, and business operations intersect, and enjoy bringing order and clarity to complex environments, we want to hear from you!
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Legal Operations intern will support the in-house legal team with a primary focus on organization, workflow support, and process improvement. Working alongside a global team of seasoned attorneys and business professionals, you will help streamline internal processes, improve documentation systems, and support efficient engagement between Legal and other business teams.
The internship will run from late May to early August (with some date flexibility) and will be full‑time, in‑person role at our Sunnyvale, CA headquarters.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, or recently completed an undergraduate degree.
• Interest in business operations, technology, compliance, legal operations, data privacy, or related areas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• To apply, please submit: (i) your resume and (ii) a brief cover letter (1 page maximum explaining why you are interested in this role and how your skills align with the position.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft CoPilot and SmartSheets is a plus.
• Prior experience in-house, or in legal support or operations setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for cross-departmental programs and strategic initiatives.
• Organize and manage contract filing systems, trackers, and internal documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist with intake management, including triaging requests and optimizing routing to the appropriate teams.
• Support process improvement initiatives, including evaluating tools and systems (potentially including AI-enabled solutions) to enhance workflows.
• Contribute to process‑mapping, playbook creation, project tracking, and operational reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern