Legal Intern
Company Overview:
Prime Medicine is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to creating and delivering the next generation of gene editing therapies to patients. The Company is leveraging its proprietary Prime Editing platform, a versatile, precise and efficient gene editing technology, to develop a new class of differentiated, one-time, potentially curative genetic therapies. Designed to make only the right edit at the right position within a gene while minimizing unwanted DNA modifications, Prime Editors have the potential to repair almost all types of genetic mutations and work in many different tissues, organs and cell types.
Prime Medicine is currently progressing a diversified portfolio of investigational therapeutic programs organized around our core areas of focus: hematology, immunology & oncology, liver and lung. Across each core area, Prime Medicine is focused initially on a set of high value programs, each targeting a disease with well-understood biology and a clearly defined clinical development and regulatory path, and each expected to provide the foundation for expansion into additional opportunities. For more information, please visit www.primemedicine.com.
Position Overview:
Prime Medicine is seeking a skilled legal intern to join our legal team and play a key role in supporting the company’s mission to develop next-generation gene editing therapies. This role will focus on contract review, legal research, and compliance, while gaining exposure to business law and general legal counsel. Responsibilities include drafting, analyzing risk, and supporting attorneys, offering hands-on experience in corporate, intellectual property, and employment law. This position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective legal support that advances Prime Medicine’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, sales, and vendor contracts.
- Conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, and prepare corporate documents.
- Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with regulations and developing internal company policies.
- Organize legal files, assist with corporate record-keeping, and help with intellectual property matters.
- Participate in meetings with internal business units, outside counsel, and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an accredited law school (JD candidate).
- Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
- Basic understanding of corporate law, commercial transactions, or compliance.
Prime Medicine is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).
Prime Medicine offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package with robust health, financial, and wellness benefits—including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) match, and equity programs—along with generous paid time off, wellness days, and company-wide recharge breaks.
Our commitment to employee well-being reflects our belief that when we care for our people, we strengthen our ability to put patients first and make meaningful impact together.
U.S. Pay Range
$26 - $26 USD
Prime Medicine is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
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