IP Legal Intern (Hybrid)

Job Description

This role will be conducted in a hybrid remote format, with the employee splitting their time between a BAE Systems site ( 65 Spit Brook Dr, Nashua NH - or - 4301 Fairfax Dr, #800, Arlington, VA 22203 ) and remotely. To be considered for this opportunity , applicants must reside within a reasonable daily commute of our offices and be willing to work on-site 2-3 days per week .

BAE Systems in Nashua, NH (or Arlington, VA) is accepting applications for a paid internship within our ES Legal function. Applicants must be patent bar eligible and U.S. Persons. Applicants who have completed Patent Law, Patent Prosecution I and II and who have undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science / engineering and aerospace or aeronautical engineering are preferred but all patent bar eligible students are welcome to apply.

Our legal interns support the company’s IP function by preparing office action responses, reviewing patent drafts, handling IDS preparation, conducting IP searches (including patent and trademark searches), providing litigation support, and assisting with other activities assigned by the IP Team. This fast-paced, dynamic role offers broad exposure to IP work product designed to help transition the intern into a successful first-year associate. Ideal candidates are motivated self-starters who can work autonomously while collaborating closely with – and receiving support from – the entire IP Team.

Internship in the Intellectual Property department is under direction of legal counsel supervision. Legal Interns will work on patent related matters including preparing drafts to office action, generating claim charts, novelty searches, reviewing patent application drafts, preparing IDS and other patent related papers. Other tasks include trademark screening, drafting memos and performing research on various IP legal topics .

In addition, the internship may require work relating to corporate law matters. Interns will be responsible for assignments involving all aspects of the department’s responsibilities, such as :

Analyzing and drafting various legal documents, including review of government and commercial contracts, NDAs and licenses.

Conducting legal research and preparing legal memos and correspondence

Responding to discovery requests and subpoenas.

Assisting the department attorneys with general matters.

Assisting the IP Department with patent and trademark matters.

Assisting the Ethics Office with general and compliance matters.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Must be in actively enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of law school

Ability to analyze, write memos and perform research on legal topics specific to IP.

Help respond to Office Actions and other IP related legal assignments.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Completion of advanced courses in Intellectual Property

Knowledge and experience with Patent Prosecution

Proactive and self-motivated

Personable - good attitude

Results oriented

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Excellent organization skills

Ability to comfortably interact with others as well as all levels of management

Solid work ethic

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $50872 - $68660

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.