Legal Co-Op

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Boston, MA
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Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Data Privacy
Snyk is on a mission to make the world a more secure place by empowering developers to develop fast and stay secure.
The Role
As a Legal Co-Op at Snyk, you will assist the legal department with contract analysis, legal research, drafting memos, and various special projects in areas like litigation, compliance, and intellectual property. This role offers valuable experience and exposure to legal matters in the cybersecurity industry.
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Every day, the world gets more digital thanks to tens of millions of developers building the future faster than ever. But with exponential growth comes exponential risk, as outnumbered security teams struggle to secure mountains of code. This is where Snyk (pronounced “sneak”) comes in. Snyk is a developer security platform that makes it easy for development teams to find, prioritize, and fix security vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure — and do it all right from the start. Snyk is on a mission to make the world a more secure place by empowering developers to develop fast and stay secure.



Joining Snyk means embracing our core values: One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where fostering collaboration, leading with empathy, driving business impact, and inspiring trust are at the heart of everything we do.

Are you looking for a Co-Op with the legal department of a growing technology company in the cyber security industry? Snyk is looking for smart, enthusiastic law school interns who are interested in working with us during the semester as part of our Legal Co-Op Program. The program with Snyk offers cutting edge projects, as well as a wide variety of learning in the legal field and experience to develop business acumen - and is packed full of fun! Preference will be given to candidates in the Boston area who can work on a hybrid basis, and come into Snyk’s downtown Boston office three days a week (ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday).

Headquartered in Boston, Snyk is a leading global provider of cyber security software that enables developers to build secure applications by identifying and remediating vulnerabilities. Visit https://snyk.io/ to learn more!

What You’ll Do:

Reviewing, drafting, and working on special projects for the legal department related to:

  • Contracts analysis, review, and drafting
  • Conducting legal research and preparing legal memos and correspondence
  • Litigation
  • Regulatory Matters
  • Intellectual Property
  • Marketing and Product
  • Compliance
  • Corporate Governance Projects
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Employment Law


Requirements:

  • Current law students in good standing with strong writing, communications, reasoning and analytical skills
  • Able to work 30+ hours per week 
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States. Due to the limited duration of this program, sponsorship for employment visa status is not available for this position. 
  • Must be a great team player who works well in collaborative situations.
  • Self-starter, ability to envision solutions and take initiative to see the solution to the end despite challenges.
  • Detail oriented, organized, ethical, responsible, and self-motivated.
  • Strong communication skills and a desire to learn something new.
  • Sense of humor required (and an interest in technology)! 
  • Preference (but not required) for students who have taken coursework in commercial transactions, contracts, and intellectual property. 

We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!


About Snyk

Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Benefits & Programs

Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.

  • Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development
  • Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
  • Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance
  • Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
1,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Every day, the world gets more digital thanks to tens of millions of developers building the future faster than ever. But with exponential growth comes exponential risk, as outnumbered security teams struggle to secure mountains of code. This is where Snyk (pronounced “sneak”) comes in.

Snyk is a developer security platform that makes it easy for development teams to find, prioritize, and fix security vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure — and do it all right from the start.

Why Work With Us

Every team member at Snyk contributes to our vision for a more secure digital world. No matter where we are in the world, we operate as one team and work together to shape the future of application security. We take immense pride in the diversity of our people, cultures, and experiences.

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