Legal Trainee / Legal Traineess

Job ID

REQ-10051789

June 5, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

The Novartis Research & Development and Innovative Medicines Legal Teams are seeking university graduates for legal traineeships within the Global and Swiss legal departments in Basel.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: January 1, 2026 (latest start date June 1, 2026)

About the Role

At Novartis, we focus on providing healthcare solutions that meet the dynamic needs of patients and communities worldwide. Our mission is to discover innovative ways to enhance and extend the lives of individuals.

We are excited to offer a legal traineeship (Volontariat) within the Global and Swiss legal departments in Basel. This traineeship presents an exceptional opportunity for you to gain practical experience in a major international pharmaceutical corporation. If you are eager to gain insights into an in-house legal department, work alongside experienced professionals, and support our mission to reimagine medicine, we invite you to apply online using the form below.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Working on a broad spectrum of legal matters and projects including pharmaceutical/healthcare law, contract law, commercial law, licensing and transactions, and anti-trust law.
• Advising on various development, regulatory, digital, and commercial matters related to the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
• Conducting legal research and drafting documents on a variety of legal issues and disputes in private and public law areas.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a range of agreements, including licensing, research collaboration, distribution, confidentiality, and consultancy contracts.
• Providing legal support for various projects, such as contract templates, legal trainings, global guidelines, and policies, as well as engaging with Novartis global, regional, and country legal and business stakeholders.

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Education: Swiss Bachelor of Law (BLaw) or Master of Law (MLaw) degree or equivalent from a Swiss university.
• Languages: Proficiency in German and English.
• Experience: Ideally, previous professional or internship experience in a relevant field.

We seek candidates who have a keen interest in legal matters within a large international pharmaceutical corporation, a strong commitment, and a genuine desire to learn and grow.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. Should you need assistance during the recruitment process due to a medical condition or disability, or if you require more information about essential functions of a position, please contact us at Show e-mailm">Show e-mail. Please outline your request and contact information, and include the job requisition number.

Why Novartis

Helping individuals and families affected by diseases requires more than just innovative science; it demands a community of dedicated and passionate people like you. Together, we collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve breakthroughs that significantly impact patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future together?

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Division

Legal

Business Unit

Pharma Research

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