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Legal Intern (Summer 2026)

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Legal interns at GlobalFoundries will conduct legal research, support contract drafting, assist with compliance, and work with a team of legal professionals in the semiconductor industry.
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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 a wide variety of legal matters, including contracting, intellectual property rights and strategic licensing, litigation and risk management, securities and government compliance, labor and employment and ethics and policy compliance.  You’ll work directly with a team of attorneys, patent agents, paralegals and other professionals to provide support for worldwide technical and business teams in the exciting semiconductor industry.

Essential Responsibilities include: 

  • Conducting legal research on various issues for multiple areas of law.
  • Supporting the GF contracts team in drafting and negotiating multiple types of agreements in partnership with the GF technical, procurement and business teams  
  • Assisting the GF legal team with various labor and employment issues and policies
  • Assisting GF securities and compliance team with research, document drafting and governmental compliance
  • Assisting with litigation management and risk analysis for GF
  • Conducting research and drafting work product on compliance and ethical issues

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. 
  • College Degree – A completed bachelors degree 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

$0.00 - $0.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. 

 

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations. 

 

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. 

 

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law 

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