Sporting Fashion & Goods
Intern - Legal
Pre-career
Zürich, Switzerland
in office
Internship
Job description
About the Role
Joins the Legal Team, reporting to the Head of Corporate Legal and Deputy Company Secretary. It supports the Corporate Legal and Company Secretary team and the wider legal function across corporate governance, contract review, legal research, and legal operations. This is a six-month internship starting on 1 March, fully integrating the intern within a dedicated team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Take direct accountability for assigned operational workflows and sub-projects, driving tasks from initial onboarding through to measurable business impact over the six-month tenure.
- Partner closely with mentors, cross-functional peers, and regional stakeholders across EMEA to align on shared milestones and execute business priorities.
- Assist with daily team operations, streamline routines, and optimise internal documentation to maintain premium execution standards.
- Present project learnings, campaign outcomes, or analytical findings to team leadership using structured storytelling and clear data insights.
- Support the Corporate Legal and Company Secretary team across group companies, including preparing the Annual General Meeting (AGM), drafting corporate documents and resolutions, coordinating notarisations, obtaining signatures, approvals and legalisations, making submissions to commercial registers
- Interacting with administrative agencies, and preparing corporate filings.
- Review and draft a broad range of day-to-day commercial agreements, help manage contract workflows, and support in advising internal clients.
- Conduct focused legal research, primarily under Swiss law, and support the entire legal team on various topics including IP, Labour Law and Compliance, for example on customs enforcement and anti-counterfeiting cases, standardised employment templates, and the third-party risk management process.
- Maintain the Legal Team's knowledge base and records, support the full policy management cycle (design, internal communications and intranet publication), and help implement and optimise legal technology tools.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Valid work authorisation for Switzerland.
- Availability to start on 1 March and commit to the full six-month programme.
- Completed at least a Master's degree in Law (MLaw) from a Swiss university or a higher qualification.
- Business-oriented, pragmatic, and proactive approach.
- Ability to independently manage a diverse and complex workload while proactively anticipating issues.
- Highly self-motivated with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity, and driving solutions independently across a six-month commitment.
- Exceptionally organised and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on structured processes.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills in English, with confidence to interact, share updates, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across levels.
- High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information, with strong drafting and research skills and an interest in corporate law and governance.
- Proficiency in German (written and spoken).
- Inquisitive and energetic, ready to drive meaningful change.
Preferred Skills
- Ideally preparing for the Swiss bar exam.
- Enjoys developing processes and organising and analysing information.
Benefits & Perks
- Onboarding voucher and exclusive On product store credits to gear up in the latest apparel, accessories, and footwear.
- A culture that cultivates space to rest, recharge, and thrive holistically.
- Full access to mental wellbeing counselling and coaching via Kyan Health.
- Dedicated internship learning sessions and workshops to supercharge growth.
- Comprehensive accident, disability, and income protection coverage.
- An environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically — to stay active, learn, explore, and innovate.
- A supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental wellbeing.
The Application Process
Meeting the basic criteria — start date, full programme length availability, and work authorisation for Switzerland — is essential for consideration. The start date is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- Provide complete and accurate responses in the application, as the talent team values transparency.
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