Legal Internship – Beginning Summer 2026

12 Month Duration

The mission of the Allen Institute is to understand the principles that govern life, and to advance health. Our creative and multi-dimensional teams focus on answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience. We accelerate foundational research, catalyze bold ideas, develop tools and models, and openly share our science to make a broad, transformational impact on the world.

The mission of the Allen Institute Administration team is to provide support and structure to the scientific divisions. Coinciding with the team science approach, administration helps facilitate team learning and the institute’s overall mission.

The Allen Institute is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Legal Intern to join our Legal Department. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to legal issues within a nonprofit organization. Our Legal Department plays a crucial role in supporting the Institute's mission by providing legal guidance and support across all departments.

At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly.

We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Essential Functions

• Legal Research and Analysis : Conduct research on legal issues and provide concise summaries and analysis to support the Legal Department's work. This may include researching federal and state laws, regulations, and case law relevant to the Institute's operations
• Contract Review and Drafting: Assist in reviewing, drafting, and editing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies
• Policy and Compliance : Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance across the organization. This may involve reviewing and updating existing policies and providing recommendations for improvement
• Intellectual Property Support : Assist with intellectual property matters, including technology transfer, patent and trademark research, licensing, prosecution, and enforcement
• Legal Documentation and Record-keeping : Assist in maintaining legal files, documentation, and databases. Ensure accurate and organized record-keeping for easy retrieval of information
• Overall support of Legal Projects: Provide general support to the Legal Department, including assisting with on-going and special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

*Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. *

Required Education And Experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school program located in Seattle
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Familiarity with legal research tools and databases
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
• Prior work experience in an in-house counsel or professional environment
• Science background preferred, though not required
• Non-profit experience helpful
• Sound judgment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a diverse workload
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Self-starter with the ability to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This role is currently working onsite June-August and is expected to be working onsite for the majority of working hours. The primary work location for this role is 615 Westlake Ave N., with the flexibility to work remotely on a limited basis
• September-May this role is able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for all Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State
• This legal internship starts in the summer of 2026 with a commitment to work 40 hours per week during the summer, and an option to extend into the school year at a reduced to 12-19 hours per week during the school year. Flexible working hours can be accommodated to accommodate academic schedules
  
  

Salary

• $25.00 per hour (non-negotiable)
  
  

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.