Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

To be an intern in our Basel legal team, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate. We are looking for a qualified law student with interest in corporate matters, contracting and data privacy, preferably in life sciences, pharma, or manufacturing. 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 a 50% intern position, ideally for 12 months, but we are open to durations between 6 to 12 months depending on availability.

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 will do:

• Support with respect to all legal aspects of M&A transactions and strategic projects.
• Act as a business legal partner with internal clients of the company.
• Support on global corporate matters.
• Support, draft, negotiate, review, revise, and analyze contracts relating to procurement of products and services by the company.
• Researches and answers inquiries regarding contract rights and obligations, privacy rights, legal clearances, and other legal matters.
• 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:

• Legal studies with a completed Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Strong interest in corporate and contract law matters, ideally with some academic or practical exposure.
• At ease in drafting legal documents in English and in German or French.
• Proficiency in English is essential; good communication skills in French and German is a strong plus.
• A team player with a can-do mentality, proactive, self-starter, challenges the status quo, and able to work seamlessly and with agility across businesses and functions.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment with people of diverse educational backgrounds.
• Looking for a company where you can pursue your aspirations and grow beyond your job title.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.