Legal Trainee / Legal Trainee

Job ID: REQ-10074716

Date: Mar 25, 2026

Location: Switzerland

Summary

We are excited to offer two 6-month legal traineeship positions in the Legal department for Corporate Functions, with start dates of January 1, 2027, and June 1, 2027!

About the Role

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in law? If so, 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, over 70,000 unique individuals work with diverse needs and aspirations, all striving towards a shared inspirational goal: to Reimagine Medicine for millions of patients around the globe.

We are looking for a motivated and diligent legal trainee who is eager to navigate uncharted legal territories and possesses a genuine curiosity to learn and engage with intriguing and challenging legal questions. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to kickstart your career with our in-house team, this could be the ideal role for you.

Responsibilities

As a legal trainee, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing essential legal advice on employment law matters, including issues related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, as well as litigation and investigation. You will have the opportunity to address complex global and local issues, transforming challenges into effective solutions.
• Engaging in practical tasks by managing individual legal cases and significant projects (e.g., reorganizations, divestments, and the implementation of new policies and processes). You will also draft and review agreements, internal regulations, and templates, allowing you to transition from theoretical knowledge to practical application and make an immediate impact.
• Conducting in-depth legal research and crafting legal memoranda to simplify complex ideas into clear insights. Your knowledge will be instrumental in driving our mutual success.

What You Will Bring

• 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 verbally and in writing.
• High motivation and the ability to work independently on challenging tasks and projects.
• Prior legal internship experience and knowledge in employment law would be an advantage.

Ready to Inspire Change?

If you're eager to contribute and learn, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you require accommodations during the recruitment process or would like more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an email to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com, specifying your request and contact information. Please remember to include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis?

Helping patients and their families requires more than innovative science; it demands a community of smart, passionate individuals like you. By collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other, we can achieve breakthroughs that truly change patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future together? Learn more about our people and culture.

Benefits and Rewards

Discover all the ways we will support your personal and professional growth. Read 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