Entry Level Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs
New grad corporate legal counsel jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or law school clinic experience often matters more than a lengthy resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Retail, Technology & Software, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, with employers like Amazon, AbbVie, and GenScript hiring at this level now.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
This role of Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Legal will support legal strategy for AbbVie’s Immunology medicines. Help shape the future of healthcare by delivering practical legal counsel in a global, fast-paced environment. As a Corporate Counsel at AbbVie, you'll support business integrity and innovation by applying foundational legal knowledge to real-world challenges. This role offers early exposure to high impact work and the opportunity to grow into a strategic legal advisor. A successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to address emerging issues with a strategic and creative business-oriented approach and provide expert counsel on decisions impacting our commercial strategies.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide legal counsel on compliance, regulatory, and business operational issues.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to assess legal risks and support ethical, compliant business decisions. Legal advice will be given on topics such as new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting strategies.
- Interpret evolving U.S laws and regulations in connection with providing practical and actionable guidance. These include FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and competition law.
- Communicate legal concepts in clear, business-relevant language to cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and others.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on projects, contracts, and investigations that impact business strategy. This position reports to a Sr. Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal.
Qualifications
Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Currently be admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state and meet the professional licensing requirements of the state in which you practice.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience practicing in-house at a pharmaceutical company, practicing as a member of a nationally recognized law firm in a life sciences or healthcare practice, or practicing as an attorney for a government agency, or any combination of the above.
Preferred:
- Background in advising the biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
- Exposure to pharmaceutical laws and regulations impacting drug registration and promotion to help business clients assess issues in a highly regulated landscape.
- Business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
- Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills.
- Interest in growing a legal career in a complex, global organization.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
This role of Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Legal will support legal strategy for AbbVie’s Immunology medicines. Help shape the future of healthcare by delivering practical legal counsel in a global, fast-paced environment. As a Corporate Counsel at AbbVie, you'll support business integrity and innovation by applying foundational legal knowledge to real-world challenges. This role offers early exposure to high impact work and the opportunity to grow into a strategic legal advisor. A successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to address emerging issues with a strategic and creative business-oriented approach and provide expert counsel on decisions impacting our commercial strategies.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide legal counsel on compliance, regulatory, and business operational issues.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to assess legal risks and support ethical, compliant business decisions. Legal advice will be given on topics such as new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting strategies.
- Interpret evolving U.S laws and regulations in connection with providing practical and actionable guidance. These include FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and competition law.
- Communicate legal concepts in clear, business-relevant language to cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and others.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on projects, contracts, and investigations that impact business strategy. This position reports to a Sr. Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal.
Qualifications
Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Currently be admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state and meet the professional licensing requirements of the state in which you practice.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience practicing in-house at a pharmaceutical company, practicing as a member of a nationally recognized law firm in a life sciences or healthcare practice, or practicing as an attorney for a government agency, or any combination of the above.
Preferred:
- Background in advising the biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
- Exposure to pharmaceutical laws and regulations impacting drug registration and promotion to help business clients assess issues in a highly regulated landscape.
- Business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
- Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills.
- Interest in growing a legal career in a complex, global organization.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Entry Level Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level corporate legal counsel job?
Focus on demonstrating practical legal judgment early: law school clinics, in-house internships, contract work, or transactional pro bono projects all signal readiness. Employers at this level prioritize candidates who can draft and review basic agreements, communicate clearly with non-lawyers, and show genuine interest in business operations. Tailor your application materials to the company's industry, and highlight any coursework in contracts, securities, or compliance.
Which companies hire entry level corporate legal counsels?
Companies hiring entry level corporate legal counsels right now include Amazon, AbbVie, and GenScript, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of employers, including growth-stage startups building their first legal function, mid-size corporations expanding in-house teams, and large enterprises with structured new-grad legal programs.
Are there remote entry level corporate legal counsel jobs?
Yes, though fully remote roles are less common at this stage than in some other fields. About 50% of entry level corporate legal counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so there are real options for candidates who need flexibility. Hybrid arrangements tend to be more available than fully remote, as many employers prefer in-person mentorship for junior legal staff.
Are these new grad corporate legal counsel jobs?
Yes, many of the roles listed here are new grad and junior positions designed for recent graduates and candidates early in their legal careers. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or clinic work in place of full-time history, and does not require prior in-house tenure. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'associate counsel,' or 'junior counsel' as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level corporate legal counsels?
Entry Level corporate legal counsel roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to generate high volumes of contracts, regulatory questions, and compliance needs, which creates consistent demand for in-house legal support even at the junior level.