Summer Intern/Legal & Compliance

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

Department Description

As a company fully invested in, and one that prioritizes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we understand that a diverse pipeline and talent pool is integral, not just to the overall success of our function to the company as a whole.

GSK has a strong cultural foundation, and leadership that propels this vision. One of the ways we seek to attract, nurture, and retain diverse talent is through our revamped Summer Internship Program. The 2025 Summer Internship Program is designed for law students who are interested in experiencing the practice of law within a multifaceted and engaged corporate law department. It offers law students an opportunity to experience what it takes to work for and succeed, in an in-house position for a global pharma company.

Business units within GSK Legal

• Business Development and Corporate
• Consumer Healthcare
• Digital and Privacy Law
• Employment Law
• External Legal Relations (GELRT)
• Global Litigation
• IP- Brand Protection
• IP- Patents
• Legal Contracting Network (LCN)
• Operations
• Pharma-Global
• Pharma-US
• R&D and Global Commercial Therapy Areas
• Supply Chain
• Transformation and Separation
• Vaccines

Job Description

The Summer Internship Program offers law students valuable career development opportunities by providing client- and customer-focused assignments under the supervision of various members within our different business units.  The Summer Interns will rotate across the different business units within GSK’s Legal and Compliance function.

The interns are expected to be based out of GSK’s offices in Durham, NC and Philadelphia, PA but may support multiple geographies.

The Summer internships are fully paid and are not expected to lead to full-time employment after completion of law school. In addition to gaining in-house experience, our program provides learning opportunities in different areas of the law relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. Past activities have included direct exposure with clients and outside counsel, networking opportunities, seminars conducted by senior management, town hall participation, career development programs, tours of our manufacturing facilities, and an opportunity to present to our senior leadership team.

The 2025 Summer Internship program will:

• Introduce law students to the varied and complex legal issues encountered in a corporate legal setting
• Enable law students to take an active role advising corporate stakeholders on significant legal issues
• Be in-person at the Durham, NC or Philadelphia, PA worksite
• Match students with mentors at GSK who can provide ongoing guidance on professional development throughout their academic and professional careers
• The six-week program typically runs between May 15 and August 15. These dates are flexible and are subject to change, year to year, depending on GSK’s needs and the candidate’s schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• GSK is seeking qualified law students who are interested in obtaining a unique experience within a world-class corporate law department.

How to Apply

1L or 2L Students interested in applying must apply through their appropriate Law school liaison, for forwarding to GSK by February 13th, 2025. Applicants must attach a single PDF document with the applicant’s name as the title, to their application.

The combined PDF must include the below items in the following order:

• A current resume (including current law school GPA, if available); and
• A cover letter containing the following information:
  • Name of Law School and Expected Graduation Year.
  • A list of the student’s top 3 practice areas of interest.
  • A statement about why the student is an excellent candidate for the program and specifically how the student would contribute to the program.
  • A statement of how the student’s life experiences have informed their views on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Students should have excellent academic credentials and communication skills. Applicants should also possess outstanding interpersonal skills, due to the high level of contact with clients and leaders across the organization.  

Eligibility Requirements

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.  
• If your skillsets are a match for this role, you will be contacted by our recruitment team with next steps to complete our internal World of GSK Assessment.
  • Please note, you must receive a passing score to move forward in the interview process. Once your assessment is complete, a recruiter will review your results and be in touch with next steps.

Benefits

• While GSK embraces a flexible work environment, we do require certain positions to be onsite. Candidates who are hired for an on-site role or hybrid role, and reside outside of 50-miles from their assigned work location, are eligible for relocation stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses. Please refer to the position details for the requirements of each position. 
• GSK Interns and Co-ops are offered a competitive hourly pay rate and benefits. Please note, benefits eligibility determined the month following date of hire.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at GSK. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on several factors, including skills, competencies, experience, educational degree obtained, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law.

In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirement.

Pay Rate Range: $21/hr to $40/hr

Interested in learning more? Register now on our digital learning platform (GSK Get Ahead - Connectr) where you can access interview and assessment hints and tips, speak to a mentor and learn more about life at GSK.