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Location: Fully Remote
Job Type: Full-time
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4 is the world’s largest provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platforms, used by tens of thousands of organizations globally. We help organizations tackle social engineering threats by training employees to make informed security decisions daily.
Recognized as a top workplace for women, millennials, and in technology by Fortune for four consecutive years, KnowBe4 has also been certified as a “Great Place To Work” in eight countries. Our team champions radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Whether you work remotely or in person, our workplace is vibrant and engaging, featuring activities like team lunches, trivia competitions, and exciting outings.
Program Dates: May 27 – August 15, 2025 (12 weeks)
Application Dates: Apply as soon as possible; our large applicant pool may extend the selection process. We aim to create a diverse group of interns to enhance the overall experience.
Note: This is a paid internship. Interns are responsible for any relocation and lodging needs during the internship period.
Internship Program Details: Join the best remote internship program! Gain unique insights during “Ask Me Anything” sessions with our CEO and senior executives. Interns will receive training, onboarding, and professional development workshops to aid in workplace transition, alongside team-building activities and social events. For more details, visit KnowBe4 Internships.
As a Legal Summer Associate, you will collaborate with the KnowBe4 Legal department on various cybersecurity industry issues, including commercial law, intellectual property, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and employment matters. You will assist in drafting, analyzing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, along with various research projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, analyze, and negotiate contractual documents, including non-disclosure agreements, customer agreements, and professional services agreements.
- Analyze supplier agreements related to operations, marketing, production, IT, and human resources.
- Support intellectual property, trademark, and copyright issues as needed.
- Shadow attorneys on legal and business matters, including contract negotiations and client counseling.
- Conduct labor and employment law research on developing case law and its impacts on the company.
- Enhance standard form agreements and internal legal processes, including developing playbooks and policies.
- Assist in due diligence efforts for mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
- Research statutes, laws, and legal matters affecting organizational activities for compliance and risk management.
- Explore new technology and legal techniques to improve Legal department systems and documents.
- Investigate evolving cybersecurity and data privacy laws and their implications for workplace technology.
- Complete assigned projects related to cybersecurity and data privacy.
- Research various topics affecting the company and its global affiliates.
Learning Objectives:
- Enhance legal research skills.
- Learn efficient drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts.
- Balance business interests with legal risk.
- Understand the roles of different in-house lawyers in a cybersecurity organization.
- Make decisions in complex situations under time pressure.
Internship Opportunities/Experiences:
- Legal Summer Associates will receive a formal mentor and can participate in activities, leadership training, and community service projects to understand the company culture and career paths.
Training:
Legal Summer Associates will assist with tasks involving commercial contracts, international legal issues, labor and employment matters, intellectual property, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Research experience using Westlaw or PLI.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with legal research software platforms.
- Strong multi-tasking, results-oriented, and organizational skills.
- Team-oriented and supportive of colleagues’ success.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Professional and courteous demeanor with external partners and colleagues.
- Transactional experience is a plus.
Education:
- Must be enrolled as a 2L student in an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- Preferred top 25% of class.
- Official transcript may be requested.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
- Recent graduates are not eligible for this program.
Our Fantastic Benefits:
We offer company-wide bonuses based on sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and a relaxed dress code—all in a modern, high-tech, and enjoyable work environment. For more details about our benefits, visit KnowBe4 Benefits.
Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of the hiring procedure.
KnowBe4 is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, visit KnowBe4 Accommodations.
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