Job Description

Every day, the world gets more digital thanks to tens of millions of developers building the future faster than ever. But with exponential growth comes exponential risk, as outnumbered security teams struggle to secure mountains of code. This is where Snyk (pronounced “sneak”) comes in. Snyk is a developer security platform that makes it easy for development teams to find, prioritize, and fix security vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure — and do it all right from the start. Snyk is on a mission to make the world a more secure place by empowering developers to develop fast and stay secure.

 

 

Joining Snyk means embracing our core values: One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where fostering collaboration, leading with empathy, driving business impact, and inspiring trust are at the heart of everything we do.

Who is Snyk?💜

We're looking for students to join our Summer Internship Program that are excited about making the world more secure by empowering developers to develop fast and stay secure. Every day, the world gets more digital thanks to tens of millions of developers building the future faster than ever. But with exponential growth comes exponential risk, as outnumbered security teams struggle to secure mountains of code. This is where we as Snyk come in and where you as an intern can help us succeed.

As a Summer Intern at Snyk, you’ll get hands on experience in your field of study. You will work as part of the team to help us dominate the Developer Security world and help bring value to our customers. We’re focused on giving students an enriching professional experiences through cross-functional exposure within a global context. You’ll get the opportunity to meet colleagues from different background and geological areas, gain valuable professional development and have some fun along the way!

 

📆 June - August 2025

📍Snyk Global Headquarters | 100 Summer Street, Boston, MA

🤝 3-4 days/week in office

 

What is the role?💡

Are you looking for an internship with the legal department of a growing technology company in the cyber security industry? Snyk is looking for smart, enthusiastic law school interns who are interested in working with us during the summer as part of our Legal Internship Program. The 11-week internship with Snyk offers cutting edge projects, as well as a wide variety of learning in the legal field and experience to develop business acumen - and is packed full of fun! The internship can be either paid or for law school credit, as mutually agreed by the intern and the company. Preference will be given to candidates in the Boston area who can work on a hybrid basis, and come into Snyk’s downtown Boston office three days a week (ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday).

Headquartered in Boston, Snyk is a leading global provider of cyber security software that enables developers to build secure applications by identifying and remediating vulnerabilities. Visit https://snyk.io/ to learn more!

What You’ll Do:

Reviewing, drafting, and working on special projects for the legal department related to:

• Contracts analysis, review, and drafting
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal memos and correspondence
• Litigation
• Regulatory Matters
• Intellectual Property
• Marketing and Product
• Compliance
• Corporate Governance Projects
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Employment Law

 

Requirements:

• Current law students in good standing with strong writing, communications, reasoning and analytical skills
• Able to work 40 hours per week 
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. Due to the limited duration of this program, sponsorship for employment visa status is not available for this position. 
• Must be a great team player who works well in collaborative situations.
• Self-starter, ability to envision solutions and take initiative to see the solution to the end despite challenges.
• Detail oriented, organized, ethical, responsible, and self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to learn something new.
• Sense of humor required (and an interest in technology)! 
• Preference (but not required) for students who have taken coursework in commercial transactions, contracts, and intellectual property.

We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!

 

About Snyk

Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Benefits & Programs

Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.

Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development

Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers

Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance

Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances

Job Tags

Holiday work, Summer work, Internship, Work from home, Home office, Work visa, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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