AbbVie · 2 weeks ago
2026 1L Summer Associate
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$1,910/wk - $1,910/wkAbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines. The 2026 1L Summer Associate will work within AbbVie’s in-house legal and compliance teams, gaining practical experience in various legal areas while supporting the company’s therapeutic pipeline and corporate legal matters.
BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Work on a wide variety of patent prosecution and IP (patent, trade secret) litigation-related tasks, which may include drafting materials for U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, listing patents in the FDA’s Orange Book, analyzing freedom-to-operate issues, addressing contractual issues, evaluating issues related to biopharmaceutical patent and trade secret litigation, and participating in strategy meetings with in-house and outside prosecution and litigation counsel
Work on a wide range of clinical-trial related legal and regulatory matters in support of AbbVie’s therapeutic pipeline
Provides support for AbbVie’s global clinical research-based pharmaceutical business, including: clinical trial design; executing transactions required to get a clinical trial up and running, conducting legal analysis relating to patient-related matters such as informed consent, recruitment and retention strategies, and integration of novel technologies into AbbVie’s clinical trials; and providing global regulatory advice relating to AbbVie’s pipeline programs
Work in key corporate legal areas such as corporate financing, securities compliance and disclosure, compensation and benefits, and corporate governance
Substantive legal work related to acquisition transactions as well as new and existing collaborations; assessing antitrust risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions; and venture capital transactions
Support various pharmaceutical and aesthetics brands by partnering with attorneys to deliver comprehensive legal and strategic guidance to Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs teams
Advise on a broad range of matters involving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of Inspector General (OIG), and other applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidance relevant to our business
Support the Operations function, which is responsible for AbbVie’s product manufacturing, procurement of goods and services, quality assurance, supply chain, and various aspects of product development; support the Legal Privacy team; and work on various Legal Technology projects, including those related to AI and the use of data across the enterprise
Work alongside attorneys across AbbVie’s Commercial Litigation, Employment, Labor & Immigration, and Legal Compliance teams
Opportunity to work across a broad array of litigation and counseling matters, including areas such as product liability, antitrust, contractual disputes, visa and other immigration issues, and compliance with relevant laws including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and many others
Gain hands-on experience by supporting the Compliance team in activities such as conducting policy assessments, developing and supporting training initiatives, monitoring business practices and participating in investigations to help promote compliant conduct under healthcare and pharmaceutical industry codes, laws, and regulations
Qualification
Required
Students must complete their 1L year at an ABA-accredited law school during 2025-2026
Must be enrolled in law school the semester following your internship
Strong undergraduate academic background, including in relevant disciplines
Statement regarding how this internship will be career transformative and enable you to be a leader within the legal profession or greater community
Ability to perform complex legal research and analysis
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
Preferred
Bachelor's or graduate degree in a scientific or engineering discipline recommended for Clinical R&D Legal Academy
Benefits
Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
Founded in 2013
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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