Legal Fellow at Northeastern University

About the OpportunityThe Roux Institute at Northeastern University in Portland Maine was founded to serve as an engine of innovation talent and economic growth for Maine and northern New England. The Institute is supporting and catalyzing the entrepreneurial ecosystem through its venture accelerator and founder residency programs. The Legal Fellow program is designed to provide an additional resource within the Institutes entrepreneurial programming.This Legal Fellow position is ideal for recent law school graduates interested using their JD in an innovative entrepreneurial and inter-disciplinary environment.Reporting to the Institutes Managing Director of Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation the Legal Fellow will be an integral member of the Roux Entrepreneurship team and work in collaboration with the teams program managers to assist the next generation of entrepreneurs particularly those from underrepresented communities seeking to launch new and creative businesses focused on Applied AI in Life Sciences Materials & Manufacturing Modernization of Natural Resources and Cyber Security.Responsibilities:Meet with the Institutes portfolio of start-ups/ entrepreneurs/ventures.Help entrepreneurs/ventures identify legal issues and prepare entrepreneurs/ventures for meetings with outside attorney service providers for purposes of obtaining legal advice.Learn how to engage with company founders and provide guidance and counseling to the portfolio of start-ups/entrepreneurs/ventures.Prepare informational memos regarding various legal questions with a particular focus on business formation IP and data privacy/protection issues.Present legal workshops and seminars on relevant topics including modules on IP issues policies and processes to the Roux portfolio companies and the Maine start-up ecosystem; andSuch other matters or issues as the Director of Entrepreneurship deems appropriate in consultation with the SupervisorThe Legal Fellow will collaborate with Northeastern University School of Laws IP CO-LAB and Community Business Clinics as needed to further support the Institutes start-ups/entrepreneurs/ventures and will help identify entrepreneurial prospects for the Institute.Working in collaboration with Northeastern University School of Laws Director of the Office of New Markets the Legal Fellow will also serve as an Institute resource to the Greater Portland legal community that works in and supports the entrepreneurial eco-systemQualifications:Essential experience skills and education:A Northeastern University School of Law graduate with a passion for and focus on technology innovation IP research and the start- up/entrepreneurship eco-systemRelevant law school clinic experience such as IP Co-Lab Small Business Community Clinic NU LawLab and/or IDEARelevant co-op experience (and/or previous work experience) including some combination of experience working with and/or advising on data privacy/protection IP business formation transactional/commercial transactions and/or tax mattersExcellent verbal and written communications skills responsiveness an entrepreneurial mindset strong collaboration skills demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships demonstrated initiative and the ability to work successfully independently and under supervision;Candidates must have graduated from the School of Law within the last 2 years to be eligible; andAdmission to Maine Bar or admission within a reasonable time period as determined by the Institute.Position TypeTemporaryAdditional InformationNortheastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Pay Rate:65/hr Key Skills Teacher Coaching,Public Health,Google Docs,Classroom Experience,Systems Engineering,Research Experience,Teaching,Grant Writing,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,Writing Skills Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1