Summer Intern - Legal

Overview

Work at ROCKET PHARMA and help cure rare diseases!

Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, clinical-stage company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for multiple rare childhood diseases. Rocket places enormous value on people and considers team member progress and well-being to be as important as the progress of its pipeline. We are looking for hands-on team players who enjoy collaborating with colleagues. We share a passion for seeking gene therapy cures for devastating diseases and making a difference for patients. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a small, highly productive team and to help grow an entrepreneurial, scientifically driven organization that is increasingly recognized as a leading biotechnology innovator. 

Position Summary

The Rocket Pharmaceuticals Internship Program is a paid 10-week summer program for university students. Interns will gain hands-on experience working alongside a diverse group of professionals with a mission to develop curative gene therapies for patients with devastating diseases.

The Legal & Compliance Team is a strategic partner for Rocket’s day-to-day business and is passionate about supporting the growth of our company. We are looking for a Legal Intern who is interested in gaining experience at a high-growth biotechnology company and learning how to approach legal problem solving in a pragmatic way. The intern will work with the Legal team to make an impact across many business functions.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and organizing a variety of contracts, including supply, clinical trial and vendor agreements
• Reviewing NDAs
• Researching a broad range of questions related to marketing, employment and foreign law
• Assisting with compliance initiatives and processes
• End-of-summer presentation to Rocket team members on key learnings from internship experience

Qualifications

• University student pursuing J.D. or LL.M degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Self-starter who can meet deadlines

EEO Statement

A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.