Job Summary:
OpenGov is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join our Legal Team. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial and Employment, you will support a wide range of legal and operational initiatives, with a primary focus on commercial contracting and legal process improvement.
This is a hands-on opportunity to gain in-house experience at a fast-paced SaaS company serving the public sector. You will work closely with attorneys and cross-functional partners to support OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government.
Responsibilities:
Customer Contracting
- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing SaaS agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
- Support contract intake, tracking, and data entry in systems such as Salesforce and DocuSign.
- Help build the AI contract repository.
Vendor, Partner, and Other Commercial Agreements
- Assist with reviewing vendor, partner, and other third-party contracts, with a focus on balancing risk and business efficiency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with internal policies and operational needs.
Process Improvement
- Contribute to ongoing improvements to legal workflows, templates, and playbooks to support scalable, efficient legal operations.
- Maintain and help organize contract records, approvals, and deal documentation.
Requirements and Preferred Experience:
- Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Excellent judgment, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
- High ethical standards, sound judgment, and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Coursework or prior experience in contract drafting, negotiation, or commercial law.
- Interest in technology, SaaS, or government/public sector work.
- Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, and DocuSign preferred.
- Passion for OpenGov’s mission and values.
Additional Information:
- This is an in-office role running from June through August. Candidates must be able to work onsite at least four days per week.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
Compensation:
- The hourly rate for this role is $20 per hour.
- This internship is not eligible for employee benefits.
