Legal Fellow – Spring 2027

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +29 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct research on a variety of legal inquiries

• Create licensing agreements

• Formulate internal and external policies

• Lead tailored projects under the mentorship of a Legal Department attorney

• Attend and engage in both internal and external meetings

• Collaborate with the supervising attorney on various initiatives

• Receive constructive feedback and support while gaining practical experience in in-house legal operations at a web-based organization

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in law school or a recent graduate

• High enthusiasm for and dedication to the Wikimedia Foundation's mission of free knowledge

• Interest in issues surrounding free culture, digital rights, open source software, Creative Commons licensing, and related topics

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with rapid turnaround times

• Intellectual curiosity and the flexibility to creatively address challenging and ambiguous problems

• Experience with large online user communities or a strong desire to engage with them

• Capability to excel in a transparent and collaborative setting, working with diverse teams across various demographic and cultural backgrounds

• Exceptional writing skills, adaptable to convey complex legal concepts to a wide audience

• Completion of coursework in internet law, freedom of expression, intellectual property, contract drafting, international law, privacy, data security, and/or licensing is not mandatory; however, experience in these fields is highly preferred

• Valid work authorization in the employee's location for non-US applicants

• Candidates with a strong research background, experience with wiki or Wikimedia projects, policy/agreement drafting experience, relevant academic coursework, or multilingual skills are preferred or considered a plus

🏝️ Benefits

• Customized compensation based on skills, experience, and location

• Opportunity to earn academic credits and/or receive funding through the fellow's university

• Individualized projects with mentorship, guidance, feedback, and support from a Legal Department attorney

• Remote-first work environment

• An inclusive and equitable workplace

• Employer of Record hiring for non-US employees

• Assistance with accommodations during the application process