Legal Intern

About the role

2026 Auctane Summer Internship Program:
Please read before applying

Eligibility:
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school program with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA to be considered. Students graduating in May 2026 are not eligible for the program. 

Duration:
Paid, 9-week internship 

Schedule:
40 hours per week, with the exception of the week of July 4th.

Program Dates:
June 9, 2025 — First day of onsite orientation
August 13, 2025 — Final day of the program

Location:
Hybrid role based in Austin, TX
In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Remote: Monday and Friday

Interviews:
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis through March 31st

About the team

This is an internship role within the Legal department.

What will you be doing?

• Learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of in-house counsel, working closely with internal business partners in Sales, Product, Engineering, and Marketing.
• Contribute to projects in Auctane’s in-house legal department and be exposed to a variety of work assignments. 
• Assignments may include interpreting contract terms; researching legal issues; drafting legal memoranda; preparing for and attending meetings.
• Responsibilities may also include assisting with contract management, administrative tasks, compliance and monitoring, and department operations, including managing template agreements, internal policies and processes, and legal documentation.
• Receive one-on-one guidance from attorney-manager on substantive work projects.
• Receive mentoring from attorneys in Auctane’s legal department, including guidance on resume writing and interviewing skills.
• Participate in all Auctane internship program activities and events, including networking and learning opportunities.

What are we looking for?

• High degree of professionalism and ethics
• Minimum law school GPA of 3.0
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion
• Highly responsive, with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills
• Well organized, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and identify work projects
• Ability to manage responsibilities in multiple projects concurrently 
• Ability to excel in a diverse and global work environment, with remote colleagues in different regions
• High degree of proficiency with online legal research tools and resources

What will make you stand out?

• Located in or near the Austin, Texas area
• Strong academic record (minimum law school GPA of 3.0)
• Coursework, job experience or demonstrated interest in contracts, corporate governance, data privacy, and/or technology law
• Experience or demonstrated interest in the fields of technology, e-commerce or similar industries
• Demonstrated leadership and business experience

The Tech

• Google Suite

What do we offer?

• 🏠 We are a hybrid company. All team members at Auctane in Austin come into the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• 🏟️ Company events, we work hard, play hard! We do our best every day, even at our regular team-building events.
• 🏢 Attractive office space in the heart of central Austin, Texas (free drinks, snacks…).
• 🍽Indulge in weekly catered lunches at our office – a delicious perk to fuel your work.
• 🏋🏾‍♀️Fitness center in the office with Tonal Mirrors, Pelotons, free weights, etc.
• 💪🏽We offer gym discounts to help you stay fit and healthy!
• 💜 An inclusive, casual and upbeat work environment. The personality and opinions of each of our team members are important and valid; we aim to offer all employees a safe environment where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional Position Duties: (The following is a list of what all employees, except those with medical accommodation, may be regularly required to do.)

• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Utilize wrist and hands for a prolonged period of time
• Walk short distances
• Stand for short periods
• Speaking and conversing with others
• Lift up to 25lbs without assistance up to chest height

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