Legal Extern (Westford, MA)

Legal Extern – 2025 (Westford, MA)

At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through our unique visibility platform and solutions powered by pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology.

We are Guardians of the Connected World. We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

About NETSCOUT

NETSCOUT has been helping the world’s largest organizations solve their most complex digital challenges for more than 40 years.

NETSCOUT unlocks insight at unequaled scale, from every data packet to the broadest view of global internet traffic, so the world’s essential organizations can solve problems faster, constantly transform their digital ecosystems, secure what matters – and stay unstoppable for a world that relies on them every second.

NETSCOUT is currently looking for a law student who is available 16-20 hours per week during the Fall Semester. This externship will be performed at our Westford, MA office location with some flexibility for remote working.

This externship is intended to provide the candidate with exposure to the day-to-day activities of a Commercial Legal Team in a corporate legal department and may include work in the following areas:

• Conduct research on a variety of legal issues as assigned
• Assist with program documentation including policies, manuals, training materials and employee communications
• Review contract; generate summaries of contracts
• Draft contract documents
• Other Legal Department projects – determined on an as-needed basis
• General tasks – assisting with contract management, preparing files (electronically), assistance with maintaining our various databases, running and reviewing reports, and other tasks as needed.

The above job description is intended to be an overview of topics. Topics are subject to change based on NetScout requirements and candidate’s interests. Candidates are encouraged to indicate specific areas of interest when applying.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Team player, ability to multitask, close attention to detail, and a willingness to work on a variety of matters.
• Ability to work independently once given direction.
• Excellent legal research, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

To find out more about working for NETSCOUT, visit https://www.netscout.com/company/be-a-guardian

Working at NETSCOUT

At NETSCOUT, our vision is to create a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. As a global company we strive to build a workforce comprised of talented individuals with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. We also know that life at NETSCOUT is not just about what you will contribute, but what we will give back to you. Besides the promise of interesting work in an exciting and ever-growing industry, NETSCOUT is committed to giving you opportunities to continue to learn and grow. Employees are eligible for a variety of professional development opportunities to help them advance their skills and career. We have heavily invested in our individual, management, and leadership training and development programs.

NetScout Systems, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.