Intern - Legal - Corporate Affairs and Legal

1 week ago

Foster City, United States Gilead Sciences, Inc. Full time
Intern - Legal - Corporate Affairs and Legal
United States - California - Foster CityUnited States - California - Santa Monica

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company’s five core values. That’s because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

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 also will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs.

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

Support a group within Gilead's Legal Department, which may include the Office of Ethics and Compliance, Global Legal Business Partners, Litigation & Investigations, Corporate Legal, Intellectual Property, or Kite Legal.
Work with in-house attorneys and compliance professionals to support and provide substantive legal and business recommendations to stakeholders.
Conduct legal research and analysis, and/or provide support in investigations.
Draft memoranda and provide recommendations based on analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
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.
Showcase your work with a final presentation near the conclusion of your internship.

Assignments may include:

Anti-Counterfeiting/Global Product Security, Intellectual Property:
Support the Anti-Counterfeiting and Global Product Security Team in investigations, enforcement actions (including civil litigation and criminal referrals/complaints) and preventative initiatives (including product security features and contracts).
Support the IP group with clearance work, filing and prosecution, and disputes.
Collaborate with business partners and contract teams on IP-related contractual provisions.

Employment Law:
Support the Employment Law Group in investigations and litigation, including by participating in witness interviews, conducting legal research and analysis, and working with outside counsel.
Work with partners and stakeholders across HR teams and in the business, and collaborate with Corporate Litigation & Investigations team.
Assist with providing advice and counsel on employment law situations, and participate in employment compliance initiatives

Development & PDM Legal Business Partners:
Support Development and PDM (Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing) Legal Business Partners team in tackling and providing substantive advice regarding a range of regulatory and development matters throughout the product lifecycle.
Collaborate with legal and compliance colleagues to support the execution of Gilead's healthcare compliance program.
Participate in strategy meetings, internally and with outside counsel.

Ethics and Compliance:
Support compliance teams responsible for ensuring business operations align with regulatory requirements, industry standards and Gilead core values.
Collaborate to develop and implement compliance initiatives such as risk assessments and routine monitoring.
Investigate allegations of ethical and legal misconduct and recommend remediation strategies and training needs.
Support internal investigations through the identification and analysis of facts contained in key documents and witness statements. Draft memoranda summarizing findings and provide recommendations to the business and stakeholders.

Kite Legal:
Support Legal team of Kite, a Gilead company, with legal analyses of business matters related to Kite's R&D and technical operations functions, including manufacturing, process development, supply chain, and quality related matters
Collaborate cross-functionally among the Legal team and with clients to provide support on key projects.
Review, analyze, and support drafting of various contracts and updating of template contract forms.
Prepare and deliver trainings to clients on contracts and other key topics.

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, first-year law student in a JD program at an accredited US-based university or college, and be a rising second-year law student (2L) in Summer 2025
Must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited law school 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:
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)

The expected hourly range for this position is $19.00 - $55.00.

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including education level and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

Benefits include paid company holidays, sick time, and housing stipends for eligible employees.

For jobs in the United States:

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'Know Your Rights' poster.

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PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.

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