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Job Description Summary We offer two 6-month legal traineeship positions in Legal for Corporate Functions, one starting on January 1, 2027, and one starting on June 1, 2027!
Job Description Are you interested in pursuing a career in law? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Our legal trainee position offers excellent hands‑on, in‑house legal experience within the dynamic and multinational environment of a leading pharmaceutical company. More than 70,000 unique individuals work at Novartis, all with different needs and aspirations, aligned to a single inspirational purpose: to Reimagine Medicine for millions of patients around the world.
We are seeking a motivated and diligent legal trainee who has the courage to navigate in unknown and ambiguous legal areas and has the curiosity to learn and be exposed to interesting and challenging new legal questions. If you’re passionate about making a difference and keen to kickstart your career with our in‑house team, this could be the ideal role for you.
We offer two 6-month legal traineeship positions in Legal for Corporate Functions, one starting on January 1, 2027, and one starting on June 1, 2027.
Responsibilities
Be the backbone of the Legal team, offering essential advice in employment law (including questions related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), as well as litigation and investigation. Tackle complex global and local issues, transforming challenges into solutions.
Manage individual legal cases and major projects (e.g., related to reorganizations, divestments, implementation of new policies and processes, artificial intelligence). Draft and review agreements, internal regulations, and templates.
Conduct in-depth legal research and create legal memoranda, breaking down complex ideas into digestible insights.
Qualifications
Swiss Bachelor of Law (BLaw) and Master of Law (MLaw); master degree must be completed before start date.
Excellent proficiency in English and German, both verbal and written.
High motivation and ability to work independently on challenging tasks and projects.
Prior legal internship and knowledge in employment law is a plus.
Are you ready to sharpen your skills and inspire change? If you’re excited to contribute and learn, apply now and submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and your availability regarding the two traineeships (i.e., starting date January 1, 2027 or June 1, 2027).
Accessibility and Accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Job Description Summary We offer two 6-month legal traineeship positions in Legal for Corporate Functions, one starting on January 1, 2027, and one starting on June 1, 2027!
Job Description Are you interested in pursuing a career in law? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Our legal trainee position offers excellent hands‑on, in‑house legal experience within the dynamic and multinational environment of a leading pharmaceutical company. More than 70,000 unique individuals work at Novartis, all with different needs and aspirations, aligned to a single inspirational purpose: to Reimagine Medicine for millions of patients around the world.
We are seeking a motivated and diligent legal trainee who has the courage to navigate in unknown and ambiguous legal areas and has the curiosity to learn and be exposed to interesting and challenging new legal questions. If you’re passionate about making a difference and keen to kickstart your career with our in‑house team, this could be the ideal role for you.
We offer two 6-month legal traineeship positions in Legal for Corporate Functions, one starting on January 1, 2027, and one starting on June 1, 2027.
Responsibilities
Be the backbone of the Legal team, offering essential advice in employment law (including questions related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), as well as litigation and investigation. Tackle complex global and local issues, transforming challenges into solutions.
Manage individual legal cases and major projects (e.g., related to reorganizations, divestments, implementation of new policies and processes, artificial intelligence). Draft and review agreements, internal regulations, and templates.
Conduct in-depth legal research and create legal memoranda, breaking down complex ideas into digestible insights.
Qualifications
Swiss Bachelor of Law (BLaw) and Master of Law (MLaw); master degree must be completed before start date.
Excellent proficiency in English and German, both verbal and written.
High motivation and ability to work independently on challenging tasks and projects.
Prior legal internship and knowledge in employment law is a plus.
Are you ready to sharpen your skills and inspire change? If you’re excited to contribute and learn, apply now and submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and your availability regarding the two traineeships (i.e., starting date January 1, 2027 or June 1, 2027).
Accessibility and Accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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