Legal Intern

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position Are you an undergraduate looking for a high-impact placement role in a legal team in a healthcare organisation with a clear purpose to 'do now what patients need next'? If that's you, please read on, as we’re looking for a passionate, driven Legal Intern to join our team at Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland for a sandwich year placement. In the Legal department at Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to supporting and protecting our business as we push the boundaries of healthcare. We work closely with stakeholders across the affiliate to provide practical legal advice, manage risk, ensure compliance, and negotiate clear agreements, showing up as trusted legal partners enabling the business to succeed. We’re looking for a diligent and hardworking undergraduate who is passionate about law and is interested in learning more about the intersection of law and healthcare. We are looking for someone who wants to spend their placement year working in one of the world’s most respected and established biotechnology companies. If you want to start a legal career with a strong sense of purpose then join us! You will gain deep insight into how an in-house legal team works and interacts with stakeholders through being part of a high performing and collaborative team. You will be involved in a variety of activities to support the department as well as having the opportunity to manage your own standalone projects. The Opportunity In this role, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the Legal team, working closely with members from across the department to support our legal operations. Specifically, you will: Manage internal queries and contract requests promptly. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalising legal contracts. Conduct legal research on your own matters and on behalf of other team members. Keep abreast of emerging legislation to highlight how it may be relevant to Roche. Support the rollout and administration of legal tech tools, internal legal process improvements and strategic projects. Assist with the preparation of legal training materials, team presentations, and internal compliance updates. Help to communicate the great work of the department to our internal and external stakeholders. Provide flexible, ad-hoc support for the legal and compliance department and our stakeholders. Make the role your own! Who You Are We’re looking for someone with genuine enthusiasm, integrity (including upholding professional standards), plenty of initiative and a willingness to learn. You’ll be highly organised, efficient and keen to get stuck into a wide variety of tasks. You must be comfortable balancing daily legal administration with analytical problem-solving. A high performer, you possess a keen eye for detail, strong critical thinking skills, and a tech-savvy mindset, enabling you to quickly master new systems and support cross-functional teams efficiently. Key requirements and useful skills: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree (Law or a related discipline with legal modules) with an option for a 1-year industrial placement/sandwich year. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal principles clearly. High attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Great time management and organisational skills. Curiosity, a proactive mindset, high ethical standards, and a willingness to give new challenges a try. Self motivated. Get the Support You Need If you bring a growth mindset, integrity, and passion, we will support you to develop professionally and personally by equipping you with real-world legal skills and expertise to a high standard that will stand you in good stead for the rest of your legal career. You’ll receive ongoing mentoring and hands-on training from our highly experienced team who have a passion for supporting new talent. You’ll also join our friendly and active Early in Careers network, where you can connect, collaborate, and share your placement year with interns and graduate trainees from across other departments and business functions. Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold a valid authorisation to work in the UK. Application Process Stage 1: Submit your CV and cover letter Our focus is to understand why you have applied for this role and what you will bring to the role to ensure team and personal success. Applications close on 20th October 2026. The application process may be extended beyond this date but could close at any point after this time. Stage 2: Phone interview You will take part in a phone interview with the hiring manager (Senior Legal Counsel) Estimated date: November 2026. Stage 3: Final stage virtual/ in-person interview Ready to apply? Go ahead and join us, we are waiting for you! <span style="color:#1f1f1f