Cisco Italy seeks a Legal Intern to work with their corporate council and take an active role as a resource in the operation of Legal activities in Italy. The expected length of the agreement is 6-12 months. This is a great career opportunity for a Legal Intern to put a variety of skills to work in creating value that extends across the organization.
It's an exciting time to work at Cisco. Every day we connect people to the network and make it come to life. Whether it's using e-learning to educate students far from city centers or downloading the entire Library of Congress in seconds, our networking technology has not only revolutionized the way people do things, but who they are.
People are more informed, more efficient, and more involved. With all forms of communications converging onto the network, Cisco is entering an exciting new era. The concept of the network as the platform for transforming life's experiences is no longer a possibility: It is quickly becoming a reality. And Cisco is leading the experience.
Legal skills:
- Detailed knowledge of commercial, contract and business law.
- Working knowledge of, intellectual property and antitrust law.
- The ability to read and understand complex contract provisions
- The ability to draft language for inclusion in a broad range of contract types
General Business skills:
- Read, understand and interpret basic financial reporting
- Identify and manage the flow of key information both up the management chain as well as across the client base
- Manage business transactions with little supervision including meeting deadlines, compliance with Cisco process and effective use of Cisco Playbook and other support materials
- Operate efficiently in a highly automated environment heavily dependent on e-enabled tools and communications systems including high proficiency in and effective use of basic desktop applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Have a working knowledge of Cisco’s technology and strategic direction
Routine activities: collaboration with Italian Corporate Counsel about legal projects, reading and compiling legal documents.
Known Languages: Italian and English are required
Education: Master's Degree in Law + preferably with Business School experience
Application:
All interested applicants should apply with a CV and motivational letter in English at http://www.cisco.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mHvexternal.showPositionDetails&PID=2984 for the European Internship role, location Italy
