Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The Salesforce legal department is uniquely technology-driven, fast-paced, and dynamic. As a legal summer intern, you will gain incomparable insight into the legal issues affecting a leading cloud computing company. During the 10-week program, you will be an active member of the legal team and counted on to assist with both complex projects and day-to-day responsibilities. You will be tasked with actual attorney work. Projects you can expect may include: participating in negotiations, collaborating with senior counsel on global strategies, evaluating critical legal issues related to contract, privacy, and corporate matters, including government affairs, and helping to develop and enforce the company’s intellectual property portfolios.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Cohort start date availability required: May 20th through July 26th or June 3rd through August 9th

First-year law student pursuing a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school interested in gaining experience within a technology company’s legal department

Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Excellent oral and written communications and analytical skills

Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse internal legal and business groups

Ability to research legal and business issues and learn new concepts quickly

Positive and professional attitude, including dependability, timeliness, and a penchant for discretion

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Strong familiarity with technical Internet concepts and cloud computing

Strong interest in and/or experience in the high technology industry

Demonstrated aptitude and passion for learning new things

Good sense of humor

Commitment to and interest in community service

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.