Intern - Legal & Compliance - Intellectual Property

Job Description

As a Gilead intern, you will contribute to high-impact, meaningful projects that advance our company's mission and provide real-world experience at one of the most innovative organizations globally. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events, including professional development and leadership presentations, social and network-building activities, and local community volunteer programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Intellectual Property (IP) group within Gilead's Legal Department.
• Work with in-house attorneys to support and provide substantive advice to the business.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and investigations; 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.
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the legal organization and the business.
• Assignments may include:
  • Support the IP group with clearance work, patent application preparation and prosecution, and disputes.
  • Collaborate with business partners and contract teams on IP-related contractual provisions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally among the Legal team and with clients to provide support on key projects.
  • Prepare and deliver trainings to clients on contracts and other key topics.
• Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship.
• Must be enrolled full-time 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 required in the Fall semester following the internship.
• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) or as a graduate/doctoral student.
• Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application and hire (official transcripts will be requested).
• Must be independently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future (current or future work authorization must not require school or employer sponsorship).
• Must be able to commit to a full-time internship lasting 10-12 consecutive weeks between May and August.
• Must be willing and able to work at the designated site for the duration of the internship (relocation may be required). All internships are hybrid; fully remote roles are not offered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred degree level: JD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office) tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and proactively seek solutions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity, including the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with short timelines.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What's Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)