2027 1L Summer AssociateInternSalary Min: 58656Campus Program: AbbVie Intern ProgramSalary Max: 103500Class Cycle: 2027Workday Global Grade: 12Campus Sub Function: Corporate AffairsTravel: Yes, 5% of the TimeCompensation: USD58656- USD103500- yearlyCompany DescriptionAbout AbbVieAbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.Job Description2027 OverviewSummer associates will be immersed in AbbVie’s in-house legal and compliance teams, learning about and handling real-world matters under the supervision of AbbVie attorneys and compliance officers. Summer associates will work with one of the following departments within the in-house legal or compliance team for the duration of the summer internship:Patent Legal AcademyWork 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.Clinical R&D Legal AcademyWork 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.Corporate Legal AcademyWork in key corporate legal areas such as corporate financing, securities compliance and disclosure, compensation and benefits, and corporate governance.Strategic Transactions AcademySubstantive 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.Global Commercial Legal AcademySupport 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.t various pharmaceutical and aesthetics brands by partnering with attorneys to deliverOperations, Privacy, and Technology AcademySupport 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.Litigation/Employment/Compliance AcademyWork 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.Office of Ethics and Compliance AcademyGain 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. This role will also involve cross-functional collaboration with teams in Operations, Commercial Brands, R&D, Privacy, and International.\\\*All summer associates will research and present on a legal or compliance issue related to their work and will have the opportunity to meet and work with AbbVie’s in-house and outside counsel and compliance professionals, including partnering closely with both a manager and mentor who will both provide ongoing guidance and professional development.By the end of the summer, AbbVie 1L Summer Associates should have attained:practical experience working for a global biopharmaceutical company in an interesting and evolving area of law,an understanding of how in-house attorneys and compliance officers provide value to their company as trusted advisors to the business,leadership opportunities and experience building business relationships effectively, andmeaningful writing and communication development.How to ApplySubmit your application, which includes your resume and related information at theAbbVie Career SiteANDEmail a single PDF consisting of the documents set forth below to[email protected].Current resumeA letter explaining your interest in the AbbVie 1L Legal Academy Program, including your ranking of your top three choices among the internship programs listed above.A personal statement addressing how this program will be career transformative and enable you to be a leader within the legal profession or greater communityUndergraduate transcript (unofficial)If applicable, other graduate transcripts (unofficial)In addition, as soon as your first semester law school grades are available, please email your unofficial law school transcript to[email protected].Preference will be given to applications received by January 11, 2027.QualificationsQualificationsStudents must complete their 1L year at an ABA-accredited law school during 2026-2027Must be enrolled in law school the semester following your internshipStrong undergraduate academic background, including in relevant disciplinesStatement regarding how this internship will be career transformative and enable you to be a leader within the legal profession or greater communityBachelor’s or graduate degree in a scientific or engineering discipline required for Patent Legal Academy, recommended for Clinical R&D Legal AcademyAbility to perform complex legal research and analysisExcellent communication, leadership, and project management skillsAdditional InformationBenefits and Amenities:Competitive payRelocation support for eligible studentsSelect wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick timeApplicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. 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