Legal Trainee / Legal Trainee

Job ID

REQ-10051591

May 12, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

We are offering two 6-month legal traineeship positions, commencing on January 1, 2026, and June 1, 2026.

About the Role

Are you interested in pursuing a career in law? This is the perfect opportunity for you! Our legal trainee position provides valuable hands-on experience within the dynamic and multinational environment of a leading pharmaceutical company. At Novartis, over 70,000 unique individuals work together, each with different needs and aspirations, united by a shared purpose: to Reimagine Medicine for millions of patients worldwide.

We are looking for a motivated and diligent legal trainee who is ready to explore unknown and ambiguous legal areas while being curious and eager to learn about intriguing and challenging legal questions. If you are passionate about making an impact and eager to kickstart your career within our in-house team, this could be the ideal position for you.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting our Legal team by providing essential advice in employment law, including matters related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as litigation and investigations. You’ll tackle complex global and local issues, turning challenges into effective solutions.
• Engaging in practical tasks such as managing individual legal cases and major projects including reorganizations and divestments. You will draft and review agreements, internal regulations, and templates, allowing you to apply your theoretical knowledge in a practical context.
• Conducting in-depth legal research and creating legal memoranda to break down complex ideas into digestible insights, contributing to our mutual success.
• Reporting key legal matters to our audit committees in strict adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Swiss Bachelor of Law (BLaw) and Master of Law (MLaw)
• Excellent proficiency in English and German, both verbal and written
• High motivation and the ability to work independently on challenging tasks and projects
• Prior legal internship experience and knowledge in employment law are advantageous

Are you ready to sharpen your skills and inspire change? If you're excited to contribute and learn, apply online using the form below.

Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Accessibility and Accommodation

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Why Novartis

Helping people with diseases and their families requires more than innovative science—it requires a community of intelligent, passionate individuals like you. Together, we collaborate, support, and inspire one another to achieve breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future with us?

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Division

Legal

Business Unit

Corporate

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C010 (FCRS = CH010) Novartis International AG

Functional Area

Others

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Early Career (Temporary)

Shift Work

No