At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.
Sonos is a sound experience company making it easier than ever for millions of listeners around the world to play more, hear more, and feel more. We’re seeking talented students to join Sonos’s Summer Program and explore what it means to blend creativity, technology, and sound. You will be an essential part of our team, bringing fresh ideas, learning from experts, and helping us push the boundaries of what’s possible. Come broaden your skills, share your input and pursue your passion with a 12-week experience.
Work Period: June 1 - August 21, 2026
Location & Schedule: This is an approximately 40-hour-per-week position with minimum 3 days per week onsite in our Boston office. There is no relocation or housing assistance offered for this position.
Compensation: This is an unpaid position. You must be eligible to receive academic credit for the externship. Sonos will work with the student and their law school to support academic credit requirements, including learning objectives and evaluations as needed.
Application Task: Please submit a cover letter or writing sample with your application
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Legal Extern, you’ll be able to:
Conduct legal research on commercial, intellectual property, data privacy and security, and supply chain matters.
Assist in reviewing and drafting various agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SaaS, vendor agreements, dealer and distributor agreements.
Review marketing collateral and communications for compliance and internal policy adherence.
Assist in preparing materials for litigation and dispute resolution, including conducting legal research, drafting memoranda and other written work product, reviewing relevant documents, and supporting responses to subpoenas and other third-party requests.
Support the legal team in compliance and regulatory matters, including analyzing laws and policies affecting the consumer electronics industry.
Gain experience and exposure to a wide variety of practice areas while supporting cross-functional stakeholders (go-to-market (GTM), corporate, privacy, supply chain, licensing, IP, etc).
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while also being able to take ownership of projects.
Excellent legal research and writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
Interest in gaining hands-on legal experience in a corporate environment.
High degree of intellectual curiosity and adaptability.
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
Current 1L at an ABA-accredited law school; strong academic performance.
Available to participate in our full-time intern program from June 1 - August 21, 2026.
Eligible to receive academic credit.
Ability to work out of our Boston office a minimum 3 days per week.
Authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future. Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.
Please submit a cover letter or writing sample along with your application
2026 SUMMER PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with your team on a day to day basis:
Multi-day orientation and robust onboarding
Speaker Series with business leadership
Social and team building activities with cohort
Real, meaningful projects
Mentorship from industry leaders
Collaborative, creative culture
Compensation: This is an unpaid position. You must be eligible to receive academic credit for the externship. Sonos will work with the student and their law school to support academic credit requirements, including learning objectives and evaluations as needed.
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Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Interns and Coops in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, unless otherwise noted, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 90 days of continuous employment
Eligibility for our 401(k) plan, with company matching, after 1000 hours of service or 3 years averaging 500 hours of service per year, whichever comes first
80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!
Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.