AbbVie'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 at www.abbvie.co.uk. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job DescriptionPurpose:
- AbbVie Singapore is offering an exciting legal internship opportunity in a Fortune 500 global company.
- To enhance the knowledge of the intern regarding the pharmaceutical sector and gain insights into working as an in-house lawyer at a reputable multi-national company, to support his/her career planning
Program curriculum:
Includes but is not limited to:
- Participating in customized courses to gain understanding of the company’s business, industry knowledge and work of the legal department
- Assist in the daily work of the legal department supporting affiliates across Asia to gain perspectives on business partnering as an in-house lawyer
- Gain an understanding in-house contract review, legal research, drafting of legal documents and advising internal clients
- Receive guidance and suggestions on personal career planning and development
- Have a keen interest in understanding the pharmaceutical industry and gaining knowledge in this field
- Currently enrolled in a reputable law school with a solid legal foundation
- Have good communication skills and proficiency in English
- Possess competency in using Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Positive, friendly, can-do and collaborative attitude
- Be able to commit to a 4 week internship running from end November to December 2026 (there is flexibility with exact timings)
- Have the right to work in Singapore
To apply, please submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae with your cover letter stating your reasons for applying for this opportunity
- A write-up of no more than 300 words introducing yourself, your background, and describing a time you faced adversity and how you overcame the challenge. Please include this as an additional page to your CV
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a reputable law school with a solid legal foundation
- Have a keen interest in understanding the pharmaceutical industry
- Good communication skills and proficiency in English
- Competency in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Positive, friendly, can-do and collaborative attitude
- Be able to commit to a 4 week internship running from end November to December 2026 (flexible timings)
- Have the right to work in Singapore
- Submit CV with cover letter and a write-up (max 300 words) as application materials
AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
AbbVie Insights
What We Do
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.
