Legal & Compliance Trainee
Alcon · Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- On site
- Full-time
- €10,200 / year
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job highlights
- Gain legal and compliance experience in pharma.
- Draft contracts and internal company policies.
- Collaborate with internal clients and legal teams.
- Develop expertise in pharmaceutical law and data protection.
- Internship with competitive monthly support provided.
About the role
Legal & Compliance Trainee at Alcon
At Alcon, we take pride in and are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As a global leader in eye care, we innovate boldly, support progress, and act with speed. Here, you will be recognized for your commitment, your contributions, and have a career vision like never before. Together, we go the extra mile to make an impact on the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse and talented individuals to join Alcon.
Internship Project Overview
We offer a 6-12 month internship project that will allow you to practice and develop as a legal professional in a multinational and dynamic environment. You will collaborate on the following tasks:
- Participation in drafting and reviewing contracts and resolving legal inquiries under the supervision of a tutor or responsible lawyer.
- Collaboration in drafting the company's internal policies.
- Assisting in meetings with internal clients (marketing, sales, etc.).
- Reviewing legal templates and local adaptation of regional models.
- The objective is to deepen the trainee's knowledge in compliance activities of the sector (pharmaceutical) and in the activities of the legal department, providing support in matters relevant to the business (pharmaceutical law, advertising, data protection, e-commerce, etc.).
What You Will Bring to Alcon
- Academic Background: Graduate in Law.
- Currently pursuing a postgraduate degree or master's and able to sign an internship agreement with the university for a minimum of 6-12 months.
- Competencies: Initiative; Integrity and trust; teamwork; results orientation; planning and alignment; adaptability and flexibility; cooperation/collaboration.
- Intermediate to advanced English level.
How You Can Thrive at Alcon
- 6-12 month internship project.
- Immediate start.
- Full-time position.
- Open space offices located at the World Trade Center in Cornellà.
- Student support of €850 gross per month.
- Ticket Restaurant Card.
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Key skills/competency
- Legal
- Compliance
- Law Graduate
- Contract Drafting
- Policy Development
- Pharmaceutical Law
- Data Protection
- E-commerce
- Internship
- Alcon
Skills & topics
- Legal Trainee
- Compliance Intern
- Law Graduate
- Pharmaceutical Law
- Contract Review
- Data Protection
- E-commerce Law
- Internship
- Alcon Careers
- Legal Department
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Law degree and any relevant internship or academic projects. Emphasize your initiative, teamwork, and adaptability.
- Showcase your skills: Demonstrate your intermediate-advanced English proficiency and any experience with data protection or e-commerce law.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your understanding of pharmaceutical compliance and your motivation for a legal career at Alcon.
- Understand Alcon's mission: Research Alcon's commitment to eye care and their innovative approach to business.
Technical preparation
Review contract drafting principles.,Study pharmaceutical compliance regulations.,Familiarize with data protection laws.,Practice legal template adaptation.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you showed initiative.,How do you ensure integrity in your work?,Give an example of effective teamwork.,How do you adapt to new challenges?
Frequently asked questions
- What academic qualifications are required for the Legal & Compliance Trainee role at Alcon?
- To be considered for the Legal & Compliance Trainee position at Alcon, you must have graduated in Law. Additionally, you should be pursuing a postgraduate degree or master's and be eligible to sign an internship agreement with your university for a minimum of 6-12 months.
- What is the duration and work arrangement for the Legal & Compliance Trainee internship at Alcon?
- The Legal & Compliance Trainee internship at Alcon is a project lasting between 6 to 12 months. It is a full-time position and takes place in their open-space offices located at the World Trade Center in Cornellà.
- What specific legal areas will I gain exposure to as a Legal & Compliance Trainee at Alcon?
- As a Legal & Compliance Trainee at Alcon, you will gain exposure to key areas such as pharmaceutical law, advertising regulations, data protection, and e-commerce law, all within the dynamic context of the pharmaceutical industry.
- What kind of support does Alcon offer to Legal & Compliance Trainees?
- Alcon provides a monthly gross student allowance of €850 and a Ticket Restaurant Card. This support aims to help trainees thrive during their 6-12 month internship.
- How important is English proficiency for the Legal & Compliance Trainee role at Alcon?
- Intermediate to advanced English proficiency is a requirement for the Legal & Compliance Trainee role at Alcon. This is crucial for collaborating effectively in a multinational environment and handling diverse legal tasks.
- What are the key competencies Alcon looks for in a Legal & Compliance Trainee?
- Alcon seeks candidates with strong competencies such as initiative, integrity, teamwork, results orientation, planning and alignment, adaptability, flexibility, and cooperation/collaboration for the Legal & Compliance Trainee position.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Legal & Compliance Trainee at Alcon?
- The primary responsibilities include assisting in drafting and reviewing contracts, developing internal policies, attending meetings with internal clients, and adapting legal templates under supervision, with a focus on compliance in the pharmaceutical sector.