Legal Internship for Stetson University College of Law at KnowBe4

This position is fully remote, meaning you will not be required to work in our Clearwater, FL office. However, you will have the option to work in-office or hybrid, if you are located in the greater Tampa Bay area and would like to do so.

This position is open within approved states in the U.S. Not all 50 states are approved.

Dates of Program: May 22 - August 11, 2023 (12 weeks)

Application Dates: You should apply as soon as possible but understand that because of our large pool of applicants, the selection process can take a few months. We strive to create a diverse group of interns as we feel that it improves the overall internship experience.

Attention: This is a paid internship. Please note that in the case we offer an in-office or hybrid internship option, the intern would be responsible for relocation (if needed) and lodging for the internship. The intern will not be required to intern in-office or hybrid, as the remote option will always be available.

Internship Program Details: Join the best internship program around! Interns get unique insight into the minds of the CEO and senior executives during Ask Me Anything sessions. Interns will receive company training, onboarding, and professional development training to help transition into the workplace. Interns will also engage in team-building activities and awesome socials specifically designed for the interns. Because we offer both hybrid and remote internships, we will offer a variety of virtual activities, in addition to in-person activities for those interns located in the Tampa Bay area. For more information on the internship program, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships.

As our Summer Associate, you will work with the KnowBe4 Legal department on a wide variety of issues in the cybersecurity industry including: commercial law, intellectual property, data privacy, licensing, public relations, regulatory and compliance matters, and corporate governance & policies. In addition, you will be tasked with assisting and supporting the Legal department with drafting, analyzing, reviewing, and issuing contractual documents; and archiving contractual documents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with reviewing, drafting and revising a wide variety of contractual documents, including non-disclosure agreements, customer agreements, professional services agreements and distributor agreements 
• Assist with reviewing, drafting and revising supplier agreements, including those related to operations, marketing, production, IT, human resources, etc.
• Assist with any intellectual property, trademark or copyrights issues as needed
• Shadow attorneys in a wide array of legal and business matters, including in the negotiation of contracts and counseling business clients
• Assist with various corporate matters, including global subsidiary management, compliance, labor and employment, international law, corporate governance matters, and SEC filings
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes. Assist with due diligence efforts for M&A and other strategic transactions 
• Provide support in compliance and legal risk management, including researching statutes, laws, and other legal matters applicable to the organization's activities 
• Provide support in verifying entity names and addresses for contract documents and updating all records accordingly
• Assist with the tracking and Legal department coordination with all contractual documents including but not limited to RFPs, non-disclosure agreements, customer and supplier agreements, professional services agreements and distributor agreements
• Research new technology and legal industry techniques to make Legal department systems and documents more efficient
• Research cybersecurity and data privacy laws
• Complete projects related to cybersecurity and data privacy as assigned
• Research varying subject matters that affect the company and its global affiliates

Learning Objectives:

• Improve ability to perform thorough and competent legal research
• Learn how to draft and negotiate commercial contracts efficiently and effectively
• Improve ability to be flexible in one's personal attributes
• Learn what different types of in-house lawyers do at a cybersecurity organization and get their perspectives on their job
• Make decisions in unfamiliar areas under conditions of complexity and time pressure

Internship Opportunities/Experiences:

• Legal Summer Associate will have a formal mentor and may participate in organized activities, leadership training and local community service projects to understand the company culture and career opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled as a 3L student in an ABA law school with excellent academic credentials
• Preferred top 25% of class in law school
• An official transcript may be required upon request
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
• Recent graduates will not be eligible for this program

Skills:

• Transactional experience is a plus
• Research experience using Westlaw or PLI
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential with the ability to positively interact with persons at all levels of our organization
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Proficient in the use of legal research software platforms
• Talent for multi-tasking, being results oriented and organizationally proficient
• Team oriented and willing to help others to achieve success 
• Ability to develop creative solutions
• Ability to think and act independently 
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously and tactfully with external partners and coworkers 
• Self-reliant with the ability to innovate and introduce change showing sound judgment and pragmatism