Legal Trainee / Legal Trainee

Job ID

REQ-10074716

Mar 25, 2026

Switzerland

Summary

We are excited to announce two 6-month legal traineeship positions in our Legal department for Corporate Functions. One position will commence on January 1, 2027, and the other on June 1, 2027!

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. With more than 70,000 unique individuals working at Novartis, each aligned to a single inspirational purpose: to Reimagine Medicine for millions of patients around the world.

We are seeking a motivated and diligent legal trainee who is ready to navigate unknown and ambiguous legal areas and possesses the curiosity to learn and engage with intriguing legal questions. If you're 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

• You will play a crucial role in our Legal team, providing essential advice in employment law, including matters related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, as well as handling litigation and investigations. This position allows you to address complex global and local issues, turning challenges into effective solutions.
• You will manage practical tasks, overseeing individual legal cases and major projects (related to reorganizations, divestments, implementation of new policies and processes, artificial intelligence, etc.), drafting and reviewing agreements, internal regulations, and templates. This is your chance to transition from theory to practical application, making an immediate impact.
• Your role will involve conducting in-depth legal research and creating legal memoranda, helping us distill complex ideas into understandable insights. Your knowledge will be instrumental in our mutual success.

What You Will Bring to the Role

• Swiss Bachelor of Law (BLaw) and Master of Law (MLaw); the Master's degree must be completed before the start date.
• 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 and knowledge in employment law are advantageous.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited to contribute and learn, apply online using the form below. Please include a cover letter detailing your motivation for the position and your availability regarding the two traineeships (i.e., starting date January 1, 2027, or June 1, 2027).

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If you need assistance due to a medical condition or disability, please contact us via email at diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com, and include the job requisition number in your message along with the nature of your request and your contact information.

Why Novartis

Helping people with diseases and their families takes more than innovative science; it requires a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Learn more about our people and culture here.

Benefits and Rewards

Discover all the ways we will help you thrive personally and professionally by reading our handbook (PDF 30 MB).

Division

Legal

Business Unit

Legal

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

Others Legal Switzerland

Job ID: REQ-10074716

Legal Trainee - Novartis Corporate Functions

Apply online using the form below.