Legal Intern at Cadence

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in engineering design from silicon to systems. Our design solutions, based on Cadence’s Intelligent System Design strategy, are essential for the world’s leading semiconductor and systems companies to build their next-generation products from chips to full electromechanical systems that serve a wide range of markets, including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences and robotics. In 2025, Cadence was recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Cadence solutions offer limitless opportunities.

We take pride in our collaborative, high-performance culture and are looking for a 1L or 2L law student to join our legal team this summer. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, practical, and have an extraordinary work ethic.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and technology-related matters.
• Draft legal memoranda, issue summaries, contract reviews, and policy updates.
• Assist with reviewing, editing, and preparing agreements such as NDAs, vendor contracts, and other legal documents.
• Support compliance initiatives involving data privacy, corporate governance, and internal policies.
• Prepare written summaries of legal developments for internal stakeholders.
• Attend internal meetings, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and assist in preparing presentation materials.
• Provide general administrative support and other tasks, as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as with partners in a collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to completion
• Exceptional research skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive and team-oriented attitude
• Strong academic record
• Ability to work 40 hours a week (hybrid remote and onsite in San Jose) throughout the course of a 8 to 12-week summer internship

The hourly range for California is $31.63 - to $58.75 per hour. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Please note that the hourly range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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