Legal Intern

Olema Oncology is a cancer medicines company dedicated to impacting breast cancer and beyond. Our lead program, palazestrant (OP-1250), is a differentiated oral medicine known as a complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) initially in development for metastatic breast cancer. Our pipeline also includes OP-3136, a potent, selective oral inhibitor of the KAT6 pathway. At Olema, we are building a focused team committed to our mission with intention and clarity. Working alongside a talented passionate group of leaders and advisors, we strive to create better medicines that aim to help patients feel better, longer. For more information, visit us at www.olema.com.

About the Role >>> Legal Intern 

We are looking for a highly motivated and driven individual to join our team as a Legal Intern, reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Law. As a Legal Intern, you will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment and gain hands-on experience in the biotech industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative women’s oncology company with significant potential to transform breast cancer treatments. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about the life sciences industry, hands-on learning, teamwork, have exceptional analytical and communication skills, and are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

This position is an 8-week paid summer internship.  The base pay is $22/hour and you will be working 40 hours onsite Monday through Friday at our Cambridge office.   

Your work will primarily encompass:  

• Assist in day-to-day corporate tasks, including related to securities laws and related compliance, Nasdaq requirements, corporate governance, and record keeping.  
• Research issues in corporate law, as needed, including related to corporate governance, current SEC regulations, Nasdaq, employment law, and other corporate matters. 
• Assist in review of external and internal communications, corporate transactions, and other items on an as-needed basis.
• Assist in maintaining the contract data base.
• Update Clause Library with key terms, and clauses.
• Conduct review of and assist in drafting of select documents such as Confidential Disclosure Agreements.

Ideal Candidate Profile >>> Highly Motivated Student Studying Law 

A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role.   

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school with at least one year of law school completed 
• Strong academic background with coursework in relevant legal areas 
• Interest in the biopharmaceutical industry and corporate law  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite  

Attributes:  

• Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic team player who is excited about advancing new medicines and delivering impactful drugs  
• Strong analytical thinking with problem-solving skills 
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work cross-functionally across all levels of the organization 
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills  
• Comfortable operating with a strict level of confidentiality 

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Important Information >>>

We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience. Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.

Please note: Olema doesn’t accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.

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