Legal Intern 80-100%

The actual location of this job is in Basel, Switzerland.

To be a intern in our Basel legal team, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate. We are looking for an intern with interest in corporate matters, contracting and contract and AI technology tools. We offer an excellent work environment where you can develop your skills and knowledge, the opportunity to work in a team of highly collaborative experts in a fun and dynamic atmosphere, a competitive salary and benefits. At Lonza we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves, and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. With headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America and Asia.

This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

What you'll do:

• Supporting role in a global role out of a Contract Life Cycle Management Tool
• Support with drafting and harmonizing a full suite of contracts.
• Support with respect to all other legal aspects of work on M&A, transactions and strategic projects, as required.
• Act as a business legal partner with internal clients of the company.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by General Counsel, Corporate and Associate General Counsel, Corporate.
• A proactive member of the team who is keen to learn and work in a fast paced environment.
• Team player who is comfortable working with all levels of management.

What we are looking for:

You are someone who is a team player, with a can-do mentality, proactive, self-starter, challenges status quo, able to work seamlessly and with agility across businesses and functions. You are someone who likes working in a multicultural environment with people on different education levels. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your aspirations, where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. Furthermore you have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• Legal studies – currently completing or completed.
• Keen interest in contract drafting in plain English.
• Keen interest in M&A and corporate or commercial projects.
• Experience or understanding of contract law (civil law and common law) and corporate matters.
• At ease in drafting legal documents and communicating in English (German, French, Spanish or other languages also helpful).

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.