IP Legal/Contracts Intern (Summer 2025)

About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. 

Internship Program Overview:  

Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives. 

Summary of Role: 

This is a unique opportunity to work with and learn from a top-tier in-house legal and contracts team focusing on intellectual property rights and strategic licensing and collaboration agreements.  You’ll work directly with a team of IP attorneys, patent agents, and contracts professionals to provide support for worldwide technical and business teams in the exciting semiconductor industry.

Essential Responsibilities include: 

• Assisting the GF IP Legal team in evaluating inventions for potential patent protection 

• Supporting the GF IP Legal team in patent infringement analysis 

• Supporting the GF contracts team in negotiating collaboration and licensing agreements in partnership with the GF technical and business teams  

• Assisting the GF contracts team in drafting government proposals 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Legal Education – At least a 1L at time of application and actively pursuing a legal (Juris Doctor) degree through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.  

• Must be in the top 50% of your law school class, and be in good academic standing. 

• Technical Degree – A completed bachelors degree in a technically relevant field (such as Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science) with at least an overall 3.0 GPA. 

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)  

• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Prior related work, internship, or co-op experience 

• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc. 

• Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.  

• Strong planning & organizational skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  

• Experience or education in the field of semiconductor manufacturing or design 

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Expected Salary Range 

$20.00 - $40.00