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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Skills Required
- Rising 3L currently enrolled in an accredited law school
- Strong academic record
- Interest in business law and in-house counsel practice
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Ability to learn quickly and independently
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship
What We Do
At CAS, we curate, connect, and analyze scientific knowledge to reveal the unseen connections that inspire breakthroughs. We weave a fabric of discovery that scientific innovators can tap into to stimulate their creativity and accelerate their work. Because when the world turns to science, science turns to CAS. So if you're advancing research, repurposing technology, making strategic decisions, or leading digital R&D initiatives, take a look at our story below to see how partnering with us gets you there faster. A global company based in Columbus, Ohio, CAS employs over 1,400 experts who curate, connect, and analyze scientific knowledge to reveal unseen connections. CAS is a division of the American Chemical Society. Connect with us at cas.org.
