Legal Intern

Fall 2025 Legal Intern, Part-time

As a part-time legal intern at Rapid7, you will get to collaborate with the legal team while working on real projects that contribute to the growth of Rapid7. We are a fast paced work environment and we look for rockstar team members who crave learning new skills and aren't afraid to tackle big projects. Our ideal candidate is someone who is not only eager to help but also thoughtful about the work they are doing and able to think critically about the best way to accomplish goals. If accomplishing goals and increasing productivity and efficiency give you a sense of personal satisfaction, this could be the place for you!

About the Team

Rapid7's legal department is a small, agile team responsible for a wide range of legal functions across the organization. Key areas of responsibility include contract management (drafting, negotiation, and administration), privacy and data protection, intellectual property, export law, corporate governance, litigation, international legal matters, employment law, regulatory affairs, and compliance. The team operates with shared responsibilities to effectively support the company's ongoing business needs.

In this role you will:

• Learn how to support a large organization's commercial and corporate objectives through daily collaboration, focusing on the negotiation and relationship management lifecycle of significant technology partnerships

• Practice the art of translating complex legal requirements and advice into clear, practical guidance for non-lawyer business stakeholders

• Understand the dynamics of a company's legal relationships with its various stakeholders, including customers, partners, vendors, employees, and shareholders

• Observe and assist with the corporate compliance initiatives and reporting requirements of a public company

• Gain other project experience in various areas of law, including intellectual property, privacy, export, and employment law
   

The skills you’ll bring include:

• Current enrollment in accredited law school

• Strong academic performance

• Interest in the transactional aspect of law (contracts, corporate, IP, employment, privacy)

• A strong work ethic balanced with a healthy sense of humor

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.
 

About Rapid7

At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome. 

Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope - just like we’ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.