Intern, Legal

Job Requisition ID # 25WD93544 Our Story The worlds innovators trust Autodesk to help them design and make a better world for all. Autodesks products empower everyone, everywhere to design and make anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive over, to the movies and games that inspire us so much around us is made using Autodesk software. Position Overview As an Intern in Autodesk's legal team, working with legal and government affairs professionals, you will lead projects designed to give you real-world, practical in-house legal experience at a technology company. You will work across a variety of legal disciplines including intellectual property, artificial intelligence, corporate & commercial transactions, product development & offerings, mergers & acquisitions, e-commerce, compliance, data protection & privacy, and litigation. Your work will meaningfully impact legal and business goals at Autodesk while working alongside our talented global Autodesk legal and government affairs community. You will have an enthusiasm for AI and other emerging technologies, presenting ideas on how to make the legal teams work more efficient. In addition, you will receive mentorship from industry leaders, join in pro bono initiatives, participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Responsibilities Research legal issues on a wide range of topics Collaborate with subject matter experts to define and advise on legal issues facing technology companies such as Autodesk Develop and present recommendations on different legal issues to Autodesk legal colleagues and our business clients Analyze modern technology trends and legal practices, and conduct benchmarking analyses pertaining to Autodesks business Draft and review a variety of agreements including non-disclosure agreements, technology licensing agreements, services agreements, and vendor agreements Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled in a JD degree program at an ABA accredited law school A motivated self-starter who is an effective communicator and not afraid to ask questions or ask for help Interested in learning how to be an in-house lawyer About the US Intern Program The U.S. program (Legal Division) will be based in San Francisco, California, running from May 18 through July 31, 2026, for 11 weeks. Our internships align with Autodesks Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote and hybrid work preferences. Legal interns will be hybrid, with some in-office days in our San Francisco headquarters. Learn More About Autodesk Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk its at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When youre an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us! Salary Transparency Salary is one part of Autodesks competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidates experience, educational level, and geographic location, and can exceed this range. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting annualized intern base salary to be between: $47,840 and $95,680 (undergraduate students) $72,800 and $118,500 (Masters/MBA students) $118,560 and $162,240 (PhD students) Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk its at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When youre an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us! 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