Legal Trainee – Novartis Corporate Functions

Legal Trainee – Novartis Corporate Functions

Job ID REQ-10051591

May 12, 2025

Summary

We offer two 6-month legal traineeship positions, starting January 1, 2026, and June 1, 2026.

About the Role

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 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 unknown and ambiguous legal areas and the curiosity to learn and be exposed to interesting and challenging legal questions. If you\’re passionate about making a difference and keen to start your career with our in-house team, this could be the ideal role for you.

We offer two 6-month legal traineeship positions, starting January 1, 2026, and June 1, 2026 .

Your responsibilities include:

1. Providing essential advice in employment law (including questions related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), litigation, and investigation, tackling complex global and local issues.
2. Managing legal cases and major projects such as reorganizations, divestments, and policy implementations, as well as drafting and reviewing agreements, regulations, and templates.
3. Conducting legal research and creating legal memoranda to simplify complex ideas into insights.
4. Reporting key legal matters to audit committees in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Swiss Bachelor of Law (BLaw) and Master of Law (MLaw).
• Excellent proficiency in English and German, both verbal and written.
• High motivation and ability to work independently on challenging tasks.
• Prior legal internship experience and knowledge in employment law are a plus.

Are you ready to sharpen your skills and inspire change? If you\’re excited to contribute and learn, apply now with a cover letter explaining your motivation and your availability for a six-month internship starting in January or June 2026.

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process or require more information about the role\’s essential functions, please email , including your request details and contact information. Please include the job requisition number.

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families requires more than innovative science; it requires a community of passionate individuals. Join us to collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Learn more at Novartis People and Culture .

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