Intern - Corporate Affairs & Legal - Corporate Legal Group

Job Description

As a Gilead intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company’s mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs.

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support the Corporate Legal group within Gilead’s Legal Department.

• Work with in-house attorneys to support and provide substantive advice to the business.

• Conduct legal research and analysis; draft memos and provide recommendations on specific legal issues relevant to the business.

• Attend meetings with clients and provide legal support under the supervision of Gilead Legal team members.

• Draft and review contracts, and assist with related due diligence.

• Support Gilead Legal team in reviewing and updating template contract forms

• Use contract lifecycle management tools to access and review contracts

• Prepare and deliver trainings to business clients on contracts and other topics

• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the legal organization and the business.

• Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8

• Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship now or in the future or CPT/OPT through your University.

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s/Masters/MBA/PhD program at an accredited US based university or college

• Must be a Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in undergrad or a Graduate or Doctoral Student

• Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship

• Must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August

• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Degree qualification: Juris doctorate candidate (rising 2L)

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

• Ability to identify issues and seek solutions

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace

• Efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

• Teamwork (Working Together)

• Excellence (Being Your Best)

• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)