Tailored for a law student with a technical background, this role provides direct integration into Palo Alto Networks' Intellectual Property practice group. You will gain hands-on, practical experience navigating complex legal matters in advanced cybersecurity contexts. Working directly under a Senior IP Counsel, you will operate at the intersection of IP strategy and legal operations, driving practical AI solutions to modernize internal workflows.
Core Responsibilities
IP Strategy & Compliance: Partner with legal teams, product leadership, and engineering to identify patentable innovations, assess IP risk profiles, and maintain open-source software license compliance under the guidance of Senior IP Counsel.
Initiative Ownership: Manage and execute multiple concurrent legal projects from early planning through execution.
AI & Legal Operations Modernization: Drive legal tech innovation by configuring and managing internal AI solutions to optimize and automate legal team workflows.
Requirements: Basic Requirements:
Enrolled as a law student with a minimum of 18 months remaining prior to graduation.
Analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Fluent or high proficiency in English (written and verbal).
High attention to detail with proven organizational skills to manage concurrent initiatives effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering or related technical disciplines.
Demonstrated project management capability, with experience independently steering projects from concept to completion.
Familiarity or practical experience with AI tools, workflow automation, or legal technology applications.
This position is open to all candidates.