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Legal Intern

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
United States, New Jersey, Bridgewater
Jan 12, 2026
Description Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas. Innovating every day. Program Overview The Cosette 2026 Summer Internship Program gives students an opportunity for experiential learning in a corporate environment. This is a meaningful, mutually beneficial program where students will bring innovation and drive that will help Cosette reach our goals. In turn, our highly skilled team will help students apply what they already know and broaden their knowledge base. This is an 11-week, full-time program for rising junior and senior undergraduate students at an accredited college or university. The summer internship will run from May 26 - August 7, 2026. Position Summary The Legal Intern will support the team with a range of tasks that provide both administrative and substantive legal experience. This role will focus on enhancing the department's operational efficiency by assisting with data entry, document management, and the ongoing management of a contract management system ("CMS"). In addition, the student will gain exposure to real-world in-house legal operations by taking on assigned projects tailored to the department's immediate needs. The internship will offer valuable opportunities to work closely with experienced attorneys, cross functionally with other company departments, and is expected to contribute meaningfully to projects that impact the business. The intern will also have access to mentorship and guidance, ensuring a supportive and educational experience throughout the summer. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Contract/Intellectual Property Data Entry - Input contract details, intellectual property records, and legal documentation into the designated management systems to ensure accurate, up-to-date records. 2. Contract Management System establishment/refinement - Assist with the implementation or improvement of the CMS to enhance the Legal Department's ability to track, manage, and store contracts efficiently. Collaborate with the team to identify pain points and propose solutions to optimize the system. 3. Independent project(s) to be assigned based on current business needs - Undertake specific projects, which may include research assignments, policy reviews, and assisting with compliance initiatives. These projects are designed to provide hands-on, practical legal experience and insight into in-house counsel work. Position Requirements Educational Major Preferred: Current Law Student with an interest in corporate, IP, or healthcare law. Experience/Skills Preferred: * Strong attention to detail * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Familiarity with legal terminology and document management systems is a plus * Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Salary Range The expected rate for this Bridgewater, NJ based position is $27 per hour. Physical Requirements This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office. Equal Opportunity Employment Providing "equal employment opportunity" is one of the most important people policies of Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Our goal is to do all that we realistically can to provide genuine equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all phases of our operation. It is the policy of this Company that there shall be no discrimination with respect to employment, or any of the terms and conditions of employment, because of an individual's race, creed, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership, familial status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, disability (including AIDS and HIV infection), genetic information, liability for service in the United States armed forces or any other legally protected status. The Company is dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are in accordance with these principles of equal employment opportunity.