Summer Intern

Legal Department Intern

Ciena is a multi-national US-based NYSE-listed company providing telecommunications infrastructure, networking and network management solutions to the telecommunications and global content provider community. 

Our 60+ person legal department has been recognized consistently – both internally and externally – for its commercially minded and customer first approach. An internship at Ciena will provide you with experience and insight into working as in-house counsel.  This paid internship will be full time (40 hours per week) throughout the Summer of 2024.

To learn more about Ciena visit: www.ciena.com

Why Ciena’s Legal Intern Program?

•  We provide exposure to a wide range of legal areas and are deeply embedded in all areas of the business. You will be afforded that visibility throughout the program.
• Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities. You will have the ability to work with senior attorneys immediately on issues that affect the business globally. We recognize that learning doesn’t stop when you leave formal education – we foster a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success.
• We are big proponents of life-work integration. Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their contributions outside of working hours, too. We support non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.

 How You Will Contribute:

 As a Legal Department Intern, you will:

• In partnership with the Ciena Legal team and external counsel, you will work on active legal matters and projects, including participation in customer and/or supplier negotiations.
• Be responsible and accountable for delivering assigned work under appropriate supervision.
• Conduct legal research and draft corresponding memos.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other business units including Commercial Management, Sales, Procurement, and Human Resources.
• Participate in team meetings, sharing your experiences and perspectives with the team.
• Participate in organized social and community events for insight into our culture and values.
• Learn and gain insight into our specialist practice areas such as intellectual property, corporate, compliance, employment, and procurement.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• Flexibility to work independently and remotely, as well as part of a broader team
• Active participation, curiosity, and self motivation
• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely
• A willingness to learn – both from the legal team and from the business functions that we support
• The ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment of multiple and competing priorities

Must Haves:

• Undergraduate Degree from an accredited university.
• Currently enrolled in an ABA accredited Law School. The ideal candidate will have just completed their 1L or 2L year of Law School.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Assets:

•  Strong interest in corporate and/or transactional law.
• Undergraduate business or finance degree is a plus.
• Previous experience of working in a legal or business environment is a plus.

How to Apply:

 Please submit the following items as your application:

• Unofficial law school transcript
• Resume
• Writing Sample

If interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to: Legal Department Intern (Summer 2024) job in Remote-US | Interns, Students & Temporary jobs at Ciena.  All applications are due by February 15, 2024.