Legal Trainee / Legal Trainee (Female)

Job Summary

We are excited to announce a 6-month legal trainee position starting in January 2026 to support the Novartis Procurement, Data/Digital & IT Legal department. This role will involve engaging with a variety of legal matters and projects in areas such as contract law, commercial law, antitrust law, intellectual property, and disputes/litigation.

About the Role

This legal trainee position offers an excellent opportunity to acquire first-class, hands-on in-house legal experience within the dynamic, multinational environment of a leading pharmaceutical company.

• Duration: 6 months
• Start: January 1, 2026

Your Responsibilities

• Support a diverse range of commercial matters related to direct and indirect procurement, manufacturing, and IT.
• Assist with various legal projects, including contract templates, legal training, global research projects, digitalization, and outsourcing.
• Engage in the drafting, negotiation, and review of transactional, commercial, and other agreements.
• Draft legal memoranda on a wide array of legal issues and disputes, as well as document and key position summaries.
• Provide legal advice to internal clients.
• Receive supervision and guidance from a range of lawyers at different levels within the company, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

What You'll Bring to the Role

Essential Requirements:

• Swiss Law degree (Master of Law and Bachelor of Law must be in Swiss Law), master's degree should be 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 group of companies.
• A high level of motivation to perform, discover, learn, and the ability to work independently.

Desirable Requirements:

• Prior legal professional experience in a law firm, court, or legal in-house department (internships, etc.) is beneficial, although we welcome applicants without prior experience who possess a strong interest and motivation to learn.
• Other professional experience within the corporate environment is an advantage.

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

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families requires more than innovative science; it demands a community of smart, passionate individuals like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring one another leads to breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future together?

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals. If you require assistance during the recruitment process due to a medical condition or disability, please contact us at diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and share the details of your request along with your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Benefits and Rewards

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Division

Legal

Business Unit

Universal Hierarchy Node

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