Legal Intern

POSITION SUMMARY

Vericel is a leading provider of advanced therapies for the sports medicine and severe burn care markets. The Company has an exciting new opportunity for a 1L or 2L law student looking to grow and learn more about working in a legal capacity within the Biotech/Medtech industry. This internship opportunity is being offered by the Vericel Legal Department. The Legal Intern will be responsible for providing general legal and compliance support to the Legal Department. The position requires superior critical thinking and the ability to issue spot and exercise good judgment and discretion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Legal Department on legal tasks related to: commercial agreements and licensing, corporate transactions, intellectual property, and SEC filings.

• Perform legal research as needed on issues important to the Company, legal, compliance and regulatory matters, and provide support for ongoing legal projects.

• Prepare contracts involving confidentiality, clinical trials, amendments to existing agreements, purchases, sales, and other matters.

• Work with members of the Legal Department on document review and comment, and contracts and corporate records management.

• Review and update corporate policies.

• Provide departmental general support.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Ongoing coursework towards a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school is required.

• Prior experience in, or coursework concerning, the life sciences or healthcare, business, paralegal services, contract review, or litigation support, is strongly preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Strong computer skills including MS Office.

• Self-motivated and able to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

EEO Statement

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.