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TAG Legal Intern

Massgeneralbrigham

Somerville, MA • Remote

$20/hr

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated


Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


Job Summary

Research Management at Mass General Brigham supports one of the nation's largest academic research enterprises by overseeing the full lifecycle of research. The team partners with investigators and departments to develop proposals, negotiate and manage research contracts, administer awards, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide financial stewardship across a diverse portfolio of federal, industry, and foundation funding. Research Management plays a critical role in enabling highimpact scientific discovery by delivering expert guidance, operational efficiency, and consistent institutional oversight.
The Research Management Transactional Affairs Group drafts and negotiates research agreements in service of its mission to translate Mass General Brigham's science to the patient bedside. The legal agreements are of high volume, and must comport with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as the hospital's policies. The accepted candidate will assist transactional associates with managing transactions, information, correspondence and contracts. This is a paid position at $20 per hour for 40 hours per week and will be a fully-remote working environment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
-Assist with the review and revision of legal agreements related to research at Mass General Brigham-affiliated institutions. Such agreements may include material transfer agreements, data use agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
-Help maintain and distribute agreements to all parties and appropriate institutional groups.
-Maintain and update files and databases.
-Perform discrete special projects and other relevant duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled in law school


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Interest in IP law, health law, contract drafting and negotiating strongly preferred.
  • Highly organized, with ability to maintain attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in managing multiple concurrent tasks and relationships.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Positive, energetic team member with a results-oriented, professional outlook.
  • Ability to work remotely.


Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Working Conditions

  • Work in a remote setting
  • This internship will be 40 hours/week with a target start date of mid August


Remote Type

Remote


Work Location

399 Revolution Drive


Scheduled Weekly Hours

0


Employee Type

Per Diem


Work Shift

Day (United States of America)


Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly


Grade

2


At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


EEO Statement:

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.


Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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