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Legal Intern - Fall 2026

LambdaSan Francisco Office (Second St)G&A
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Salary
$38 - $48 USD per hour
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
20 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Lambda is hiring a Legal Intern for Fall 2026 to support its legal department at the San Francisco office. This full-time internship is ideal for a law student seeking hands-on in-house experience in commercial and corporate legal matters at a fast-paced artificial intelligence infrastructure enterprise.

Role Overview

The Legal Intern joins the generalist legal team at Lambda to assist with commercial agreements and corporate transactions. Interns work directly on active pipelines such as M&A, financing, and public company readiness while driving projects to modernize contract review and management workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Draft and validate an NDA and vendor-agreement triage playbook utilizing clear classification criteria and escalation pathways.
Construct and annotate a template and clause library reflecting company standards and fallback contract positions.
Test and build an intake workflow using AI tools like Claude to generate first-pass issue-spot summaries for counsel.
Create a response template library addressing routine negotiation requests from counterparties.
Support the onboarding process for a new contract lifecycle management platform.
Assist with a wide variety of commercial agreements including customer, vendor, and nondisclosure contracts.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a Juris Doctor program, with a preference for 2L or 3L students.
Successful completion of coursework in contracts, backed by strong analytical and legal writing abilities.
Comfort utilizing AI-assisted applications such as Claude, or a strong willingness to learn them.
Availability to work on-site at the San Francisco office at least one day per week.

Nice to Have

Previous internship experience at a corporate law firm or an in-house legal department.
Background knowledge in corporate law, securities law, technology agreements, or commercial transactions.
Prior exposure to contract lifecycle management systems or legal workflow tools.

Skills and Tools

Contracts coursework and legal writing
AI tools and Claude
Contract triage and playbook drafting
Contract lifecycle management platforms

Salary and Benefits

Hourly pay range of $38 to $48 USD per hour, eligible for overtime based on market data and qualifications
Cash and equity compensation options
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans covering employees and dependents
Wellness perks and commuter stipends for applicable positions
401(k) retirement plan featuring a 2 percent company match for workers in the USA
Flexible paid time off policy

About the Company

Lambda operates as the Superintelligence Cloud, providing essential AI cloud infrastructure to tens of thousands of clients ranging from independent researchers to major hyperscalers and enterprises. Established in 2012 and employing over 500 personnel, the organization maintains backing from notable investors and features published research at premier machine learning conferences.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Lambda careers page to submit an application for this legal internship position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the expected hourly pay for the Legal Intern role?

The hourly rate ranges from $38 to $48 USD, with eligibility for overtime and adjustments based on individual qualifications.

Where is this internship located?

The position is based out of the San Francisco office on Second Street, requiring attendance on-site at least one day per week.

Who is eligible to apply for this internship?

Applicants must currently be pursuing a JD degree, with 2L or 3L students preferred, and have completed contracts coursework.

What kind of technology will the intern use?

Interns will use AI-assisted tools such as Claude to build intake workflows and test issue-spot summaries, alongside contract lifecycle management platforms.

What benefits are provided with this position?

Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, wellness and commuter stipends, a 401(k) plan with a 2 percent company match, and flexible paid time off.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Lambda careers page.

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