Legal Summer Intern: IP, Licensing & Contracts

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

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.