About the role#
This summer internship offers an opportunity to support the Intellectual Property group within the Gilead Legal Department. You will work alongside in-house attorneys to provide substantive advice to the business, conduct legal research, and manage intellectual property matters. The role is designed for students seeking to gain experience in a corporate legal environment while contributing to meaningful projects.
What you'll do#
- Conduct legal research, analysis, and investigations while drafting memos and recommendations on specific legal issues.
- Support the IP group with clearance work, patent application preparation, prosecution, and disputes.
- Draft and review contracts and assist with related due diligence.
- Collaborate with business partners and contract teams on IP-related contractual provisions.
- Attend meetings with clients to provide legal support under the supervision of the Legal team.
- Prepare and deliver trainings to clients regarding contracts and other key topics.
- Present your work at the conclusion of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, JD, or PhD program at a nationally accredited U.S. college or university, with continued full-time enrollment in the following Fall semester.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 10 to 12-week internship between May and August.
- Independent authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A detail-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- JD degree level is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Foster City, California.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biotechnology research company based in Foster City, California. It focuses on the development of medicines in the fields of virology and oncology. The company operates as a public entity with more than 10,000 employees. Its work includes efforts to address health inequities and remove barriers to medical care.
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