Legal Trainee - Legal Procurement, Data/Digital & IT (Masculine: Legal Trainee, Feminine: Legal Trainee)

Job ID

REQ-10042204

Date

Feb 26, 2025

Location

Switzerland

Summary

We are offering a 6-month legal trainee position to support the Novartis Operations Legal department, commencing in June 2025.

About the Role

This legal trainee position provides an exceptional opportunity to engage in a variety of legal matters and projects encompassing contract law, commercial law, antitrust law, intellectual property, and disputes/litigation. You will gain invaluable in-house legal experience within the dynamic and multinational setting of a leading pharmaceutical company.

Duration: 6 months
Start: June 1, 2025

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting a diverse range of commercial matters related to direct and indirect procurement, manufacturing, and IT.
• Assisting in various legal projects such as contract templates, legal training, global legal research, digitalization, and outsourcing.
• Assisting with the drafting, negotiation, and review of various transactional and commercial agreements.
• Drafting legal memoranda addressing a wide range of legal issues and disputes.
• Providing legal advice to internal clients.
• Receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced lawyers at different levels within the company, ensuring a robust 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) with the master's degree to be completed before the start date.
• Business-level proficiency in English (both written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• A keen interest in legal topics within a large multinational corporate environment.
• High motivation to perform, a desire to discover and learn new things, and the ability to work independently.

Desirable Requirements:

• Prior legal professional experience in a law firm, court, or legal department (internships and similar roles) is helpful, although we welcome applicants without prior experience who display a strong interest and motivation to learn on the job.
• Other professional experience in a corporate environment is an advantage.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Please ensure your application matches the job profile, as only suitable candidates will be considered.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If you require assistance due to a medical condition or disability during the recruitment process, or if you need more information about the essential functions of the position, please send an email to Show e-mailm">Show e-mail, including your request and contact information. Remember to mention the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis

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Division

Legal

Business Unit

CTS

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