12-month internship at Nestlé in Vevey, Switzerland, supporting legal operations in R&D through contract management, compliance, and process improvement. Hybrid work model for recent law graduates.
This 12-month internship at Nestlé in Switzerland is designed for early-career legal professionals to gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects. The role focuses on supporting legal operations within the R&D ecosystem, including innovation, partnerships, and compliance, with at least half the time dedicated to owning a significant project alongside structured learning and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate R&D-related contracts with internal teams and external partners
- Develop and refine processes, contract templates, clauses, and playbooks
- Assist in implementing and utilizing contract management and negotiation tools
- Support compliance initiatives and legal frameworks
- Conduct legal research and maintain accurate legal documentation and databases
- Analyze international treaties and their national implementation
- Review and improve processes and training materials to enhance R&D Legal efficiency
- Collaborate with legal counsels and stakeholders across global R&D centers
Requirements
- Law degree (Master’s preferred)
- Strong interest in international law, contract law, innovation, and R&D legal topics
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- High curiosity, learning agility, and adaptability
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
- Recent graduate from a Swiss higher education institution (bachelor's or master's within last 12 months)
- Swiss nationals, EU/EFTA nationals, or C permit holders only
Nice to have
- Initial experience in legal practice (internship or academic)
- Fluent in French or other languages
- Curiosity, empathy, and ambition
What the company offers
- Flexible working options, including hybrid work
- Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and coaching
- Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
- Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
- Potential reward for outstanding contribution
About the company
Nestlé prioritizes people in all its operations, fostering an inclusive and respectful hiring process with reasonable accommodations when needed. The company maintains fully accessible workplaces with a strong safety culture, modern installations, and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
- People-centric approach
- Inclusive and respectful hiring experience
- Fully accessible workplaces with strong safety culture
- Modern installations and procedures for a safe environment
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