2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: RGC Legal Intern

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Job Description

Team or BU/F Description:

US Commercial Law provides legal support to all US entity commercial business and support functions. The group develops and implements legal strategies and solutions to identify and mitigate risk; drafts and negotiates contracts; and tracks and assesses impacts of laws, regulations and legal trends.

Job Description:

Takeda is seeking a Legal Intern for a hybrid position within the Regional General Counsel U.S. Legal Team based in Cambridge/Lexington, MA. The intern will be part of the team providing legal support to various Business Units, including brand (marketing review) and contracting. Responsibilities include:

• reviewing commercial and strategy resources
• providing counsel on relationships with external parties
• Researching new laws
• Drafting agreements
• Working on various legal projects
• Interns will gain exposure to multiple therapeutic areas and legal disciplines.

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Work with multiple therapeutic areas within Takeda
• Engage in various legal disciplines, including contracting and commercial activities
• Participate in meetings and discussions with business owners and legal professionals
• Gain hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating legal documents
• Develop a deeper understanding of the legal aspects of drug commercialization

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to commit to a Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in the office per week) in our Lexington, MA office
• Enrolled as a 2L or 3L (meaning a law student in their 2nd or 3rd year of law school)
• Strong interest in healthcare law and the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative team player

Internship Eligibility

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2025 or later
• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (June 2nd- August 29th) or (June 16th - August 22nd)
  • The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames
• Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates
• Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program

Program Highlights:

• Hands-on experience with real projects and responsibilities
• Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns
• Internship events focused on professional and skills development
• Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization

Applications will be accepted between December 18th and January 10th

For Location:

Cambridge, MA

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Cambridge, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No