Legal Operations Intern

About us:

Lab space is in an incubator building with shared equipment and a loading dock. Bench scientists also order supplies, maintain equipment and write SOPs. Gowning for cleanroom work takes about 15 minutes each time.

The internship:

Bluffport is hiring a remote legal research intern to assist with research, drafting and case summaries. Open to law students in their 2nd year or above. Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in the US. We send you a laptop and the accessories you need on day one.

Day to day:

• Build compliance checklists for data protection, labour and consumer laws
• Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use
• Maintain a research log so others can find past work
• Assist in drafting NDAs, service agreements and vendor contracts from templates
• Draft research memos on specific legal questions, with full citations
• Organise the contract repository and update expiry and renewal dates

Who can apply:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Comfortable with MS Word, track changes and comments
• Strong written English and the ability to write clearly without padding
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on company matters
• Writing sample of 2 to 3 pages required with your application
• Familiarity with at least one legal database

Preferred:

• Publications in a law review or student law journal
• Knowledge of contract drafting basics

What you get out of it:

• Contract drafting and review on real commercial agreements
• How in-house legal teams handle compliance and risk

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: $22.00 - $27.00/hr

Perks:

• Paid sick time
• Paid company holidays
• Flexible hours
• Company laptop
• Home office setup stipend
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager

Duration: 6 months. Start: Mar 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Bluffport.