CAS 2027 Legal Summer Intern

Chemical Abstracts Service; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) seeks a Legal Intern for Summer 2027 at our Columbus, Ohio headquarters. You will work with experienced attorneys on IP licensing, commercial contracts, and international sales of products and services; this role does not involve litigation support.

The internship runs May 17 through August 6, 2027, offering immersion into transactional legal work at the intersection of science, technology, and business.

Qualifications

• Rising 3L currently enrolled in an accredited law school.
• Strong academic record and interest in business law and in-house counsel practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm for learning with a proven ability to gain competence quickly and independently.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research and analysis on various topics such as software licensing, data privacy, IP, AI, international business and contracts.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts including SaaS licensing, NDAs, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
• Attend departmental and cross-functional meetings related to legal issues and business strategy.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues and cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Teamwork

Discretion

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

3L law student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content, and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for over 118 years, has helped innovators mine, assess, and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, and endlessly curious, and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

Position Summary:

CAS is currently seeking a Legal Intern for Summer 2027. This position will be located at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Our Summer Intern Program aims to foster a high level of engagement and learning for participants through in-depth immersion into our working environment with our professional teams.

This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to transactional legal work at the intersection of science, technology, and business. The intern will work closely with experienced attorneys and paralegals on matters related to intellectual property licensing, commercial contracts, and international sales of products and services. Please note, this role does not involve litigation support. The internship will run May 17th, 2027 - August 6th, 2027.

Job Accountabilities:

• Assist with legal research and analysis on various topics. Examples include, but are not limited to, software licensing, data privacy, intellectual property, artificial intelligence, international business and corporate contracts
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts, including customer SaaS licensing agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
• Attend departmental and cross-functional meetings related to legal issues and execution of business strategy
• Collaborate with legal colleagues and cross-functional teams (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product Development and Technology) to support business initiatives and projects
• Complete special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Rising 3L currently enrolled in an accredited law school
• Strong academic record and interest in business law and in-house counsel practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively
• Enthusiasm for learning with a proven ability to gain competence quickly and independently
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Excel

Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Disabled/Veteran

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