SCA Legal Internship
Align is seeking a high-performing and motivated law student to join our global Strategic Commercial Affairs (“SCA”) legal team as its 2026 Commercial & Technology Legal Intern. The SCA legal team is based out of Align’s Silicon Valley office and comprises an exceptional and collegial group of international attorneys from across the globe, including the United States, Europe, and Israel. SCA is responsible for Align’s most strategic commercial matters, including global procurement and sourcing, R&D and joint development projects, clinical and regulatory matters, technology licensing, and M&A. SCA provides legal counsel to technical and business teams and executives across the company and across Align’s product lines.
Role expectations
Within the SCA legal team, your work will focus on general commercial legal matters with global strategic importance. In particular, you will be expected to:
- Assist the SCA legal team with contract drafting and negotiations, and ensure agreements are consistent with business objectives and legal guidelines;
- Research global laws, draft legal memoranda, create presentations, and report on your findings;
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals; and
- Assist with other duties, including administrative duties, as may be assigned
What we're looking for
- Current enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of law school;
- Excellent grammar and proofreading skills;
- Interest in the cross-section of law and technology;
- Efficient, effective, detail-oriented, and well-organized;
- Confident communicator with a strong but diplomatic presence and positive attitude;
- Capacity to handle a high volume of activity in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace; and
- Open to new challenges and motivated to succeed.
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
