Intern, Legal

COMPANY:

At BioCryst, we share a deep commitment to improving the lives of people living with complement-mediated and other rare diseases. For over three decades we've been guided by our passion for not settling for "ordinary" in our quest to develop novel medicines. We leverage our expertise in structure-guided drug design to develop first-in-class or best-in-class oral small-molecule and protein therapeutics, led by the efforts of our team of expert scientists in our Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama. Our global headquarters is in Durham, North Carolina and our employees span the globe across sites in multiple countries. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. For more information, please visit our website at www.biocryst.com or follow uson LinkedIn and Instagram.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The BioCryst Internship Program is more than just an internship, it's a launchpad for your future career. We believe the best learning happens through hands-on experience, meaningful connections, and ownership of your summer projects. During your 12-week internship, you'll dive into biotech projects firsthand and see the impact your work has on patient lives.

Program Highlights

• Hands-On Work: Participate in projects that have real impact on the team and company.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Balance remote work with at least three days per week in our Durham/RTP office, at the Frontier RTP campus, providing access to resources, mentorship, and the full internship experience. Note: this is not a fully remote internship.
• Onboarding & Orientation: Kick off the summer with an in-person orientation at our headquarters to meet fellow interns and leaders.
• Professional Growth: Attend workshops, networking sessions, and join the Career Connections Program to sharpen your skills and explore career paths.
• Community & Culture: Join social events, team-building activities, and volunteer opportunities to build relationships and give back.
• Intern Showcase: Share your work and impact at our in-person Summer Intern Showcase.
• Access to Leaders: Gain insights directly from company leaders and innovators shaping the future of biotech.

JOB SUMMARY

This is an exciting opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in a fast-growing biotech company. Interns will support the team with meaningful projects, learning opportunities, and professional development experiences.

The legal department intern will work closely with legal team members to complete various projects that include legal research, drafting memorandums, and completing legal related assignments. This position will report to a Senior Corporate Counsel, located remotely; however, there will be opportunities to meet with the larger legal team in person from time to time. Additionally, the intern may support other business partners within the BioCryst organization on behalf of the Legal Department. By the end of the intern's experience with BioCryst, they should understand the operations of a growing pharmaceutical company, learn and engage in the operations of in-house counsel, and contribute to the legal functions of the business through production of requested deliverables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Depending on the intern's skill set and interest, position may involve projects within any of the legal department subteams below:
  • Contracts
  • Compliance
  • Intellectual property
  • Securities and corporate governance
  • Labor and Employment

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Rising 2L or 3L law school student from an accredited law school
• Must provide cover letter, resume, transcript, and proof of law school enrollment
• Interest in corporate law, the pharmaceutical industry, and/or in-house counsel work
• Willingness to work independently and collaboratively
• Organized
• Motivated to learn, participate, and produce deliverables
• Proficiency in relevant software or tools (if applicable)

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

• Duration: 12 weeks, full-time
• Program Dates: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026 *start and end dates are not flexible
• Expected weekly hours: 32-35

• Location: Hybrid, with at least three days per week in Durham/RTP office, at the Frontier RTP campus. This internship is not fully remote, and housing is not provided.
• Compensation: Paid internship; wages are competitive and based on experience and academic level

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript
• Proof of law school enrollment
• References (3)

The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time.

BioCryst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, BioCryst is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.

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