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Location: Santa Clara, CA 

SI-BONE is focused on helping patients in one of the most under-served, under-diagnosed, and under-treated areas in orthopedics, the sacroiliac (SI) joint. SI-BONE developed an innovative, patented implant to fuse the SI joint. The iFuse Implant System provides a less invasive alternative to traditional sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion surgery and has been used in over 90,000 procedures to date. 

We are a medical device company that is focused on improving the lives of patients with sacroiliac pelvic conditions. We are looking for people who are passionate about our mission and who are willing to work hard to achieve it. We are also looking for people who are: 

• Agile: We work in a fast-paced environment and need to be able to learn and adapt to change quickly.
• Creative: We embrace creativity, and we need people who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Team Players: We roll-up our sleeves and work together as one team to achieve our goals.

General Responsibilities: 

The Legal Intern will assist SI-BONE's Legal Department in day-to-day contract management, document review, and corporate governance activities. This role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of commercial agreements and corporate legal operations within a medical device company. The ideal candidate is a student with strong attention to detail and a passion for corporate and transactional law. 

Specific Responsibilities and Skills:

• Drafting of a variety of commercial agreements including but not limited to Data Use Agreements (DUA), Healthcare Professional Agreements (HCP), and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) 
  Corporate negotiations with vendors, distributors, resellers, and collaborators, gaining practical exposure to commercial deal-making in a regulated industry
  Redlining and reviewing incoming agreements from third parties, identifying key issues and flagging areas of concern for attorney review  
  Classification, organization, and maintenance of legal documents and agreements within the company's online document repository, ensuring accurate categorization and version control
  Review and summarization of internal corporate documents such as governance records

Requirements:

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited university or law school
  Demonstrate a strong interest in corporate, transactional, or healthcare law
  Have an interest in strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  Have the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Knowledge, Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, etc.).
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
• Engaged in coursework or projects related to the industry or role is a plus.

Salary range: $20 per hour