Legal Intern - Intellectual Property

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

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.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.