Legal Trainee - Legal Procurement, Data/Digital & IT

Job ID

REQ-10053680

Jun 02, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

We are offering a 6-month legal trainee position starting January 2026 to support the Novartis Procurement, Data/Digital & IT Legal department on a wide range of legal matters and projects. These areas include contract law, commercial law, antitrust law, intellectual property, and disputes/litigation.

About the Role

This legal trainee position provides excellent opportunities to gain first-class, hands-on in-house legal experience within the dynamic environment of a leading pharmaceutical company.

• Duration: 6 months
• Start: January 1, 2025

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting a diverse range of commercial matters related to direct and indirect procurement, manufacturing, and IT.
• Assisting with various legal projects, including contract templates, legal trainings, global legal research, digitalization, and outsourcing.
• Assisting in the drafting, negotiation, and review of a variety of transactional and commercial agreements.
• Drafting legal memoranda on a wide range of legal issues and disputes, as well as document summaries.
• Providing legal advice to internal clients.
• Being supervised and guided by various lawyers at different levels within the company to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Essential:
  • Swiss Law degree (Master of Law and Bachelor of Law must be in Swiss Law), with the master's degree completed before the start date.
  • Business-level proficiency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
  • A genuine interest in legal topics within a large multinational organization.
  • A high motivation to perform, discover, and learn new things, along with the ability to work independently.
• Desirable Requirements:
  • Previous legal professional experience in a law firm, court, or legal in-house department (internships, etc.) is beneficial, but we also welcome applicants without prior experience who demonstrate strong interest and motivation to learn.
  • Other professional experience within a corporate environment is advantageous.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Why Novartis

Helping people with diseases and their families requires more than innovative science; it necessitates a community of smart, passionate individuals like you. By collaborating, supporting, and inspiring one another, we can achieve breakthroughs that truly change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

Accessibility and Accommodation

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Division

Legal

Business Unit

CTS

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

Others

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Early Career (Fixed Term)

Shift Work

No