Legal Intern
Parma, IT
About us
Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: Discover more here
We are proud to to have been awarded with B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.
We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.
We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.
Chiesi Corporate Functions
At Chiesi, the Corporate Functions serve as drive and support for the Group’s business operations. Encompassing key areas such as Global Finance, Global Procurement, Global ICT, Global Human Resources, Global Legal, Compliance & IP, and Global Communications & Public Affairs, these functions ensure consistency, efficiency, and operational integrity.
Complementing these functions, the Transformation Office is responsible for ensuring the strategic alignment of the organization. It promotes an integrated, digital, and customer-centric approach, supporting growth, efficiency, and value creation in an increasingly data-driven world. The Transformation Office ensures coherence between vision and execution, acting as a catalyst for change across the entire organization.
The Strategy, Sustainability & Growth Department is also part of the Corporate Functions. It includes areas such as Global Strategy, SV&S and Business Development, Competitive Intelligence, and other key capabilities. It is accountable for defining the ‘One Chiesi’ Strategy and allocating resources to create long-term, sustainable, shared value for the Group and its stakeholders.
Who we are looking for
Purpose
The Legal Intern will support the Legal R&D, Staff & Insurance team in the day-to-day management of contractual activities and legal support for Staff Functions, Sustainability, Chiesi Foundation, and Insurance. The role involves contributing to the drafting, review, and monitoring of legal documents in line with internal procedures and the Group's values.
Main Activities
• Assist in the management of various types of agreements (e.g. Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, SaaS Agreements), including drafting, reviewing, and supporting negotiations.
• Support the internal donation and sponsorship processes, ensuring alignment with internal procedures.
• Provide legal support to Staff Functions, SV&S, and Chiesi Foundation, including the possibility to draft operational legal notes and ensure legal compliance across corporate initiatives.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects on sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
• Assist in the management of intercompany agreements, including the preparation and review of standard contracts.
• Support insurance-related activities, including data collection and document handling in collaboration with the insurance team.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on labor law topics to support Staff functions.
Education
Law degree, preferably with a focus on civil law, labor law, or third sector regulations.
Strong interest in commercial contracts and legal matters related to non-profit organization.
Languages
Excellent command of written and spoken Italian.
Full professional proficiency in English (C1 level); fluency in a third language is a plus.
Technical Skills
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to work with contract management tools.
Soft Skills
- Attention to details
- Problem solving
- Team working
Contract and Benefit
6 months internship
Monthly Reimbursement of 1000 Euros
Meal vouchers for each day of remote activities
Free access to internal canteen for lunch
Free shuttle reserved to Chiesi employees from railway station to Chiesi HQ and/or free pass to the urban public service
What we offer
You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being.
We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.
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