Legal Trainee– Novartis Corporate Functions, Basel

Overview

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. About The Role

Are you interested in pursuing a career in law? 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 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.Responsibilities

Two 6-month traineeship positions in Legal for Corporate Functions. Responsibilities include providing essential advice in employment law (including questions related to Diversity, Equity&Inclusion), as well as handling litigation and investigations. You will tackle complex global and local issues, transforming challenges into solutions. Engage in practical tasks, managing individual legal cases and major projects (e.g., reorganizations, divestments, implementation of new policies and processes, artificial intelligence, etc.), drafting and reviewing agreements, internal regulations, and templates. This is your opportunity to shift from theory to practical application and make an immediate impact.Conduct in-depth legal research and create legal memoranda to break down complex ideas into digestible insights to support decision-making. 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 in verbal and written communication. High motivation and the ability to work independently on challenging tasks and projects. Prior legal internship and knowledge in employment law is a plus.Application

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 you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process due to a medical condition or disability, please email with the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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