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Legal Associate

CompanyAmerican Chemical Society
LocationAtlanta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Legal externs will handle substantive legal work under supervision across various subject areas including corporate matters, intellectual property, and contract negotiation. They will support the Legal & Risk Department in providing guidance to the American Cancer Society and its affiliates.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2806
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The American Chemical Society (ACS) was founded in 1876 and is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization that represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of the chemical sciences. With more than 200,000 people in its global community, ACS is one of the world’s largest scientific societies and leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving chemistry enterprise and is the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professionals around the globe. ACS is dynamic and visionary, committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Its vision, a world built on science, was developed and adopted by the ACS Board of Directors, and fully complements its mission: advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community and champion scientific integrity. ACS publishes numerous scientific journals and databases, convenes major research conferences, and provides educational, science policy and career programs in chemistry. It also gives more than $22 million every year in grants for research in petroleum and related fields. ACS plays a leadership role in educating and communicating with policymakers and the general public about the importance of chemistry in everyone’s lives.
About the Role

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. 

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.


The American Cancer Society is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from students of different cultures, experiences, and geographies, with a variety of styles and viewpoints.

The Legal & Risk Department provides legal services and guidance to the American Cancer Society, Inc., and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. Legal externs will be exposed to a wide variety of subject areas including general corporate matters, intellectual property, contract drafting and negotiation, privacy, fundraising regulation, tax exempt organizations, employment issues, crisis management, charitable planned giving, advocacy, probate, and risk management.

An externship with the Legal & Risk Department provides students with a unique opportunity to work in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Although we are a non-profit organization, the Legal & Risk Department functions in much the same way that an in-house legal department would in a large for-profit company. Externs will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, however, applicants should be aware that litigation matters are not handled internally.

Externs will have the opportunity to handle substantive legal work under supervision, while being part of a supportive team of legal professionals committed to creating a positive educational experience while working together to advance the Society’s mission for a world without cancer.

Students interested in applying to the Legal & Risk Department must be a college graduate and be a current candidate for a Juris Doctorate.

The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills
Legal researchContract draftingContract negotiationPrivacy lawFundraising regulationTax exempt organizationsEmployment lawCrisis managementCharitable planned givingAdvocacyProbateRisk managementCorporate lawIntellectual property
Categories
LegalSocial ServicesEducation
Benefits
Paid time offMedical insuranceDental insuranceRetirement benefitsWellness programsProfessional development programs