Legal Trainee / Trainee in Legal Procurement, Data/Digital & IT

Job ID

REQ-10053680

Date: 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. This role encompasses various areas such as contract law, commercial law, antitrust law, intellectual property, and disputes/litigation.

About the Role

This legal trainee position presents a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on in-house legal experience within the dynamic, multinational setting of a leading pharmaceutical company.

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

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting a diverse range of commercial matters related to procurement, manufacturing, and IT.
• Contributing to various legal projects, including contract templates, legal training, global legal research, digitalization, and outsourcing.
• Assisting in the drafting, negotiation, and review of various transactional and commercial agreements.
• Drafting legal memoranda on a wide array of legal issues and disputes, including document summaries and key position summaries.
• Providing legal advice to internal clients.
• Receiving supervision and guidance from a roster of lawyers at different levels within the company, ensuring a rich learning environment.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

Essential Qualifications:

• Swiss Law degree (Master of Law and Bachelor of Law must be in Swiss Law) — master's degree should be completed prior to the starting date.
• Business-level proficiency in English (written and spoken); an additional language is a plus.
• A keen interest in legal matters within a large multinational organization.
• A high level of motivation, curiosity, and the ability to work independently.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous legal experience in a law firm, court, or in-house legal department would be advantageous. We welcome applicants without prior experience who show strong interest and motivation to learn on the job.
• Other professional experiences in a corporate environment are also beneficial.

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Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Why Novartis

Helping patients and their families involves more than innovative science; it requires a community of intelligent, passionate individuals like you. Join us in collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other to achieve breakthroughs that transform lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Learn more here.

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Division

Legal

Business Unit

CTS

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