Legal Intern - Westford, MA

Description:

Legal Intern

At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through our unique visibility platform and solutions powered by pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology.

We are Guardians of the Connected World. We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

About NETSCOUT

NETSCOUT has been helping the world's largest organizations solve their most complex digital challenges for more than 35 years.

NETSCOUT unlocks insight at unequaled scale, from every data packet to the broadest view of global internet traffic, so the world's essential organizations can solve problems faster, constantly transform their digital ecosystems, secure what matters - and stay unstoppable for a world that relies on them every second.

About the Legal team:

This internship is intended to provide the candidate with hands-on experience and exposure to the day-to-day activities of a highly skilled corporate legal and compliance team. The legal intern can expect exposure to the diverse subject areas covered by the corporate legal team, including corporate governance, employment, IP, commercial contracts, litigation and disputes, securities, regulatory, compliance and ethics.

How you'll contribute:

This position may include work in the following areas:

• Legal research and analysis on a variety of legal and non-legal issues

• Assist with developing and revising program documentation including policies, manuals, training materials and employee communications

• Assist with corporate governance matters

• Participate in Legal Department projects - determined on an as-needed basis

• General tasks - assisting with contract management, preparing and organizing files, assistance with maintaining our various databases, running and reviewing reports, drafting, marking up documents, and other tasks, as needed

• Contract review, interpretation and summarization

• Preparation of presentations

• Attend meetings

Responsibilities are subject to change based on NetScout's business requirements and the candidate's interests. Candidates are encouraged to indicate specific areas of interest when applying and throughout the internship.

Preferred Qualification/Skills:

• Currently enrolled in a J.D. program

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

• Experience with Oracle, SharePoint, and/or Diligent (f/k/a Blueprint) a plus

• Team player, ability to multitask, close attention to detail, and a willingness to work on a variety of matters

• Ability to work independently once given direction

• Excellent legal research, writing, communication and problem-solving skills

Working at NETSCOUT

At NETSCOUT, our vision is to create a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strive to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We also know that life at NETSCOUT is not just about what you will contribute, but what we will give back to you. Besides the promise of interesting work in an exciting and ever-growing industry, NETSCOUT is committed to giving you opportunities to continue to learn and grow. Every employee is eligible for a variety of professional development opportunities to help them advance their skills and career. We have heavily invested in our individual, management, and leadership training and development programs.

NetScout Systems, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.

Location: MA - Westford

Activation Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Expiration Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Apply Here