Legal Intern – Commercial Legal (Fall 2026)

About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in. Available Locations - Austin, US About the Role The Cloudflare Legal team is at the forefront of some of the most complex and novel legal issues in technology today. You will be directly supporting our Commercial Legal (Procurement) team, which manages Cloudflare's global procurement operations, vendor relationships, and commercial contracting strategy. This team works collaboratively to negotiate enterprise agreements, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and enable business growth while managing legal and commercial risk. You will also have opportunities to support our Sales Legal team with customer contracts. Responsibilities Fall Internship Dates: - Sept 14 - Dec 4 (12 weeks, must be available full-time/40 hrs per week) - Sept 28 - Dec 18 (12 weeks, must be available full-time/40 hrs per week) As a Commercial Legal Intern, you will dive headfirst into the intersection of law, business, and cutting-edge technology. With a specific emphasis on commercial contracting and procurement in the rapidly evolving tech sector, your day-to-day responsibilities will include: - Commercial Contract Review & Analysis: Review and analyze vendor agreements, procurement contracts, SaaS agreements, and other commercial transactions, identifying key business and legal terms, risks, and opportunities for negotiation. - Procurement Policy & Process Support: Assist in developing and updating internal procurement guidelines, vendor intake processes, and contracting playbooks to streamline commercial operations and ensure consistency across the organization. - Vendor Risk Assessment: Support due diligence efforts for new and existing vendors, including reviewing vendor questionnaires, insurance certificates, compliance documentation, and conducting risk assessments for data processing, security, and business continuity. - Drafting & Negotiation Support: Draft legal memos, redline summaries, contract playbook guidance, and negotiation position documents to support the Commercial Legal team in high-value technology and services procurements. Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience - Education: Recently graduated from, or currently enrolled as a 3L in, an ABA-accredited law school, with a graduation date of 2026 or 2027. - Commercial Mindset: A strong demonstrated interest in commercial law, technology transactions, contract negotiation, and business operations. - Analytical Rigor: Excellent legal research and writing skills, with the ability to distill complex contract terms into clear, business-friendly advice and risk assessments. - Initiative: A self-starter mentality. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. - Ability to commit to a minimum 12 week fall internship, starting in September. - In the office 3-5 days a week in the Austin office. Bonus Points - Prior experience (internships, clinics, or pre-law career) in procurement, commercial transactions, vendor management, or in-house legal departments at a technology company. - Coursework or experience in contract law, commercial transactions, or technology/SaaS licensing. - Prior experience in software development, programming, or technology product management. - Familiarity with Cloudflare's products, cloud computing infrastructure, SaaS business models, and technology vendor ecosystems. What Makes Cloudflare Special? We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale tec

Education: Recently graduated from, or currently enrolled as a 3L in, an ABA-accredited law school, with a graduation date of 2026 or 2027. Commercial Mindset with interest in commercial law, technology transactions, contract negotiation, and business operations. Strong legal research and writing skills, ability to distill complex contract terms into clear, business-friendly advice and risk assessments. Self-starter, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Availability for a minimum 12-week fall internship starting in September. In-office commitment in the Austin office 3-5 days a week. Bonus points for prior procurement/commercial transactions/vendor management experience, coursework in contract law or technology licensing, and familiarity with Cloudflare products and SaaS models.

Commercial Contract Review & Analysis: Review and analyze vendor agreements, procurement contracts, SaaS agreements, and other commercial transactions, identifying key business and legal terms, risks, and opportunities for negotiation. Procurement Policy & Process Support: Assist in developing and updating internal procurement guidelines, vendor intake processes, and contracting playbooks to streamline commercial operations and ensure consistency across the organization. Vendor Risk Assessment: Support due diligence efforts for new and existing vendors, including reviewing vendor questionnaires, insurance certificates, compliance documentation, and conducting risk assessments for data processing, security, and business continuity. Drafting & Negotiation Support: Draft legal memos, redline summaries, contract playbook guidance, and negotiation position documents to support the Commercial Legal team in high-value technology and services procurements.