2026 Summer 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

The Legal and Compliance Department ensures that Roche operates within the boundaries of laws, regulations, and ethical standards. We protect Roche's interests and reputation by providing creative and business-focused legal advice, drafting and reviewing contracts, managing litigation, and addressing compliance issues. We also collaborate with other departments to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote ethical business behavior, patient safety, data privacy, and transparency, while maximizing the value of our intellectual property. We play a vital role in maintaining the company's integrity and freedom to operate.

*The Opportunity:*
As a Legal Summer Student, you will gain hands-on experience working directly with in-house counsel on a variety of matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Legal Research & Analysis: assisting Legal and Compliance with ad-hoc projects, including legal research projects to support business objectives
• Contract Management: assisting Contracts Management with contract drafting, review, and related activities
• Compliance Initiatives: monitoring and reporting on adherence to business processes and working on legal and compliance awareness-building projects
• Policy Development: working with Legal and Compliance teams to create and update policies, training, and guidance documents (including internal websites)

*Who You Are:*
We are looking for a driven and curious future legal professional who is interested in biotechnology, healthcare, and/or business (including business ethics).

• You are currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB program at a Canadian university, with the successful completion of the first (1L) or second (2L) year of study by May 2026
• You have a demonstrated interest in business law, health law, intellectual property, privacy, or corporate ethics
• Strong legal research and writing abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• You are self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership skills (e.g., in student organizations, legal clinics, moot courts, sports organizations, etc.) or relevant prior work experience are a plus

*Preferred Qualifications:*

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behaviour & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

*Additional Information:*

• Duration: 4-month work term (Full time)
• Start Date: May 2026
• Location: Based in Mississauga, Ontario
• Work Structure: Our team follows a hybrid work structure (minimum 3 days in the office)

*Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.*

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 57 416,00 and 75 358,50 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors as determined by the company.

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.