Legal Trainee / Legal Trainee

Job ID

REQ-10051591

Jun 05, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

We offer two 6-month legal traineeship positions, starting January 1, 2026, and June 1, 2026.

About the Role

Are you interested in pursuing a career in law? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Our legal trainee position provides excellent hands-on, in-house legal experience within the dynamic and multinational environment of a leading pharmaceutical company. At Novartis, more than 70,000 unique individuals contribute to a unified mission: to Reimagine Medicine for millions of patients around the world.

We are seeking a motivated and diligent legal trainee who possesses the courage to navigate complex and ambiguous legal areas, coupled with the curiosity to learn about engaging and challenging legal questions. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to kickstart your career with our in-house team, this could be the ideal role for you.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting our Legal team by providing essential advice on employment law, including matters related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, as well as litigation and investigation. You'll have the chance to address complex issues at both global and local levels, transforming challenges into viable solutions.
• Engaging in practical tasks, managing individual legal cases, and overseeing major projects such as reorganizations, divestments, and the implementation of new policies and processes. You will draft and review agreements, internal regulations, and templates, allowing you to make an immediate impact.
• Conducting in-depth legal research and producing legal memoranda, which will help simplify complex ideas into accessible insights, contributing to our mutual success.
• Playing a crucial role in reporting significant legal matters to our audit committees, ensuring strict compliance with 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 written and verbal.
• A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently on challenging tasks and projects.
• Prior legal internship experience and knowledge in employment law is an advantage.

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 takes a community of smart, passionate individuals like you. Together, we collaborate, support, and inspire one another to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future together?

For more information about our people and culture, visit here.

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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 (Befristet)

Shift Work

No