Legal Intern – Contract & Governance Focus

About the role

Legal Intern – Contract & Governance Focus

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid – 3-day office anchor)
Team: Legal & Governance
Level: Law School Internship (Academic Credit Required)
Duration: Semester-based (not intended to convert to permanent employment)

About Agora

Agora is a global leader in real-time engagement (RTE) and conversational AI infrastructure. Our mission is to empower developers and enterprises to embed voice, video, and AI-powered interactive experiences into any app, anytime, anywhere. We operate at the intersection of low-latency infrastructure, edge computing, developer experience, and AI-driven enablement.

We are customer-centric and results-driven, and we foster an environment that values diversity, teamwork, mindful communication, and excellence.

Role Overview

The Legal Intern – Contract & Governance Focus will support the Legal team in strengthening contract lifecycle management, clause governance, and corporate documentation systems.

This internship is designed for a 2L or 3L (second- or third-year) law student seeking academic credit and meaningful exposure to in-house contract and governance operations at a global technology company.

Note: This is a structured educational internship and is not intended to lead to permanent employment.

What you'll do

Contract Lifecycle & Clause Management

• Review and refine contract templates based on closed-deal learnings
• Align and maintain clause library, including fallback positions and negotiation tiers
• Draft and update redline playbooks and escalation ladders
• Track signature authority and approval workflows
• Support the organization of contract repositories and documentation standards

Governance & Corporate Documentation

• Compile and maintain entity records and governance documentation
• Assist with the preparation and organization of board materials
• Support the development of Power of Attorney (PoA) frameworks
• Help maintain the legal risk register and regulatory compliance calendar

Legal Operations Support

• Assist with documentation audits and template consistency reviews
• Support cross-functional coordination with Sales, Product, Finance, and Security teams
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive corporate data.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a 2L or 3L (second or third year) law student
• Must be eligible to receive academic credit through their law school
• Must have successfully completed a Contracts course
• Strong attention to detail and familiarity with legal terminology
• Demonstrated interest in corporate governance, legal operations, or risk management
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
• Must be able to commute to our HQ in Santa Clara, CA

Preferred but not required:

• Coursework in Business Associations, Corporate Governance, or Commercial Law
• Exposure to SaaS, technology, or commercial agreements
• Interest in AI, privacy regulation, or global compliance frameworks

Internship Structure

• Semester-based internship aligned with academic calendar
• Requires coordination with the candidate’s law school for credit documentation
• Hybrid work model in Santa Clara
• Educational and experiential in nature
• Not structured as a pathway to permanent employment