Legal Intern
MalwarebytesSanta Clara, CAPosted 10 April 2026
Job Description
Legal Intern
Here at Malwarebytes, we believe that when you’re free from threats, you’re free to thrive. It all started in 2008 with one person who needed help with a malware infection, and a community coming together to find solutions. In that moment in time a product was born for all people, with a mission to rid the world of malware. Our product has since grown and evolved, from removing malware, to protecting devices, to ever-changing prevention.
About Malwarebytes Inc.
Malwarebytes began after our founder, Marcin Kleczynski, accidentally infected his parents’ computer while downloading a video game as a teenager. At the time, there was no product that could fully solve the problem, so he set out to build one. That early experience shaped our mission: to create protection that works when people need it most.
Since then, the digital threat landscape has only grown more complex. Attackers are faster, stealthier, and more sophisticated, while traditional solutions often overwhelm people with complicated tools and settings. At Malwarebytes, we believe protection should be both powerful and refreshingly simple because if security feels too hard to use, people will not use it. That is why our aspiration is always to stay one step ahead: cutting through the noise, stopping threats others miss, and delivering peace of mind in an unpredictable digital world.
Malwarebytes is looking for..
A Legal Intern to join our small but mighty in-house legal team located in Santa Clara, CA to work on a variety of legal and compliance projects across the Malwarebytes and ThreatDown product lines. You'll get broad, hands-on exposure to the legal issues facing a high-growth cybersecurity company, from privacy and data protection to product development, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance. Your work will directly support the legal team's efforts to improve operational processes, advise internal business units on legal policies and risk management practices, and help Malwarebytes deliver secure, compliant cyber-protection solutions to millions of customers worldwide.
Compensation: $25-30/hour
What You Will Do:
Research and respond to legal questions from internal business teams, including product, engineering, marketing, and sales
Research legal and regulatory requirements and assist with compliance initiatives related to cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, AI, and consumer protection
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating legal contracts, playbooks, and templates used across the business
Update internal company policies and external customer-facing policies (e.g., privacy policies, terms of service)
Participate in team and project meetings to gain an understanding of legal issues affecting the cybersecurity industry
Learn how the legal team approaches technology-related legal issues and see how we apply them in a practical, business-forward context
Identify and improve processes to support the legal team's operations, including legal tools and workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and outside counsel on special projects spanning corporate, commercial, product, privacy, and regulatory matters
Skills You'll Need to Have:
Current 1L or 2L enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school
General understanding of contracts, intellectual property, and other technology-related areas of law, with a demonstrable interest in cybersecurity, technology law, or data privacy
Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting
Growth mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity, flexibility, and willingness to take initiative
Strong organizational, coordination, and multi-tasking skills
Familiarity with AI-powered legal tools and technology a plus
Passion for Malwarebytes' mission to rid the world of malware and eagerness to learn more about the cybersecurity space
And yes, a good sense of humor
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