Legal Intern
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 include assisting in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, sales, and vendor contracts. The intern will conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, and prepare corporate documents. Supporting the legal team in ensuring compliance with regulations and developing internal company policies is also a critical aspect of the role. Additionally, the intern will organize legal files, assist with corporate record-keeping, and help with intellectual property matters. Participation in meetings with internal business units, outside counsel, and stakeholders is expected.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school as a JD candidate. Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills are essential. A high level of professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information are required. A basic understanding of corporate law, commercial transactions, or compliance is preferred.
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.