Legal Intern (3L) - Fall 2026

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Cartesia seeks a rising 3L law student for a paid, on‑site legal internship in San Francisco. The intern will assist the General Counsel on AI‑related contracts, regulatory research, privacy compliance, and IP matters while collaborating with product, engineering, and operations teams.

Role Snapshot

• On‑site legal internship (San Francisco)
• 15 hrs/week during Fall 2026
• Support General Counsel and cross‑functional teams
• Research AI regulations and privacy law
• Draft contract summaries and IP assistance

Must-Have Requirements

• Legal writing (memos, contract summaries, issue briefs)
• Legal research on AI regulations and privacy law
• Contract review and summarization
• Use of Google Workspace, Slack, and AI legal tools
• legal research
• contract analysis
• regulatory analysis
• ABA‑accredited law school enrollment, rising 3L
• Must be enrolled in an ABA‑accredited law school
• Must be able to work onsite in San Francisco for 15 hrs/week

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Experience supporting a technology company or startup legal team
• Experience working with non‑legal stakeholders (product, engineering, sales, marketing)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity or data‑privacy concepts
• technology‑company legal support

Work Setup

• Location: San Francisco, United States
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Intern

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: yes

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship details
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility

What You'll Likely Work On

• Conduct first‑pass reviews of commercial contracts, NDAs, BAAs, and DPAs and provide concise summaries for attorney review
• Research emerging AI regulations worldwide, including the EU AI Act and U.S. frameworks, and help draft internal governance policies
• Assist with privacy compliance efforts across GDPR, CCPA, BIPA, and CUBI
• Support IP workflow, including copyright, open‑source compliance, trademark, and patent filings
• Partner with product, engineering, sales, and marketing to evaluate legal risks and translate analysis into actionable recommendations

Good Fit If You Have

• Prior experience supporting a technology or startup legal team
• Comfort working with non‑legal stakeholders to turn legal questions into business advice
• Proactive, low‑ego attitude in a fast‑moving environment