Job ID
REQ-10053680
Date Posted: June 02, 2025
Location: Switzerland
Summary
We are offering a 6-month legal trainee position starting January 2026 to support the Novartis Procurement, Data/Digital & IT Legal department on a wide range of legal matters and projects, including contract law, commercial law, antitrust law, intellectual property, and disputes/litigation.
About the Role
This legal trainee position presents an excellent opportunity to gain first-class, hands-on in-house legal experience within the stimulating, multinational environment of a leading pharmaceutical company.
- Duration: 6 months
- Start: January 1, 2025
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Supporting a diverse range of commercial matters related to direct and indirect procurement, manufacturing, and IT.
- Assisting with various legal projects, such as contract templates, legal trainings, global legal research projects, digitalization, and outsourcing.
- Participating in the drafting, negotiation, and review of a variety of transactional agreements.
- Preparing legal memoranda on a wide array of legal issues and disputes, along with drafting document summaries and key position summaries.
- Providing legal advice to internal clients.
- Receiving guidance and supervision from a diverse team of lawyers across different levels of the company, ensuring a great learning experience.
What You'll Bring to the Role:
Essential:
- Swiss Law degree (Master of Law and Bachelor of Law must be in Swiss Law); master's degree must be completed before the start date.
- Business-level English skills (written and spoken); additional language skills are a plus.
- A keen interest in legal topics within a large multinational group of companies.
- A high motivation to learn and excel, with the ability to work independently.
Desirable Requirements:
- Previous legal professional experience in a law firm, court, or in-house legal department (such as internships) would be advantageous. However, we welcome applications from individuals without prior experience who demonstrate a strong interest in and motivation to learn.
- Additional professional experience in a corporate environment is a plus.
Apply online using the form below. Please ensure only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Why Novartis?
Helping those impacted by diseases and their families goes beyond innovative science; it requires a community of smart, passionate individuals who collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Learn more about our people and culture.
Accessibility and Accommodation
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Job Details
- 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