Legal internship - in-house - Qlik

Deadline: not stated

A Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for 14 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster.

We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities. 

The Legal Internship Role

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a prospective lawyer in the UK to gain hands-on, in-house legal experience within a dynamic multinational software company. Unlike traditional legal internships, this role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of legal work, from drafting and negotiating contracts to assisting with vendor, customer, and partner transactions, as well as intellectual property (IP) matters. You’ll have the chance to work closely with a small, supportive, and friendly team of experienced lawyers, providing an unparalleled opportunity to develop the practical skills and commercial awareness that are highly valued in today’s legal market.

You will be involved in a broad spectrum of legal work, including but not limited to:

• Drafting and negotiating simple contractual documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), vendor agreements, and Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Assisting with vendor, customer, and partner transactions to support business operations.
• Conducting legal research and helping the team with various projects.
• Supporting Intellectual Property (IP) matters.

This role will provide a comprehensive insight into the workings of an in-house legal department within a global software company.

Here’s how you’ll be making an impact: 

• Drafting and Negotiation: Prepare and review straightforward contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Research & Analysis: Perform legal research and provide summaries or reports to support decision-making within the legal team.
• Transaction Support: Collaborate with team members to assist with vendor, customer, and partner transactions.
• Project Assistance: Participate in various legal and compliance projects, providing practical input and organizational support.
• IP Assistance: Support intellectual property matters, such as trademark reviews and patent-related inquiries.

We’re looking for a teammate with: 

The ideal candidate is someone who is eager to learn, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys working on a variety of legal matters. You should have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Law (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of contract law and commercial transactions is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A keen interest in commercial law, technology and software-related legal issues is a plus.

More about Qlik and who we are: 

Find out more about life at Qlik on social: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X/Twitter, and to see all other opportunities to join us and our values, check out our Careers Page. 

What else do we offer?  

•                    Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs 
•                    Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness 
•                    Flexible, diverse, and international work environment  

Giving back is a huge part of our culture. Alongside an extra “change the world” day plus another for personal development, we also highly encourage participation in our Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs  

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