Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our Legal team works to protect our patients, team members, and innovations with the utmost diligence and care. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and build lasting partnerships with stakeholders across our global organization. Your legal knowledge and contributions will help us ensure that we are supporting the needs and interests of the patients we serve.

The legal intern position is part of the LATAM Legal & Compliance Organization. The intern will be based in São Paulo, Brazil.

How you'll make an impact:

•Support the legal and compliance Director, as well as other team members.

•Assist with various legal and compliance tasks, including document preparation, legal research, and administrative support.

•Manage diverse administrative tasks related to the legal & compliance department's routines, such as contract controls, organizing and maintaining physical and digital document files.

•Handle tasks related to the contract management system, including training new users, ensuring system folders are updated, and interfacing with the dedicated support department to resolve any operational issues.

•Prepare and review, under supervision, less complex documents such as powers of attorney, letters, notifications, contract amendments, and terminations. Also, review of external lawyers' invoices and approval in internal payment systems.

What you'll need (Required):

These educational background and experiences ensure that a legal intern can effectively support attorneys, conduct thorough legal research, draft documents, and assist in various legal proceedings.

•Currently enrolled in an accredited law school, ideally in the 2nd year of the Law Degree. We look for someone who graduates in 2027 and can stay with us for 2 years while finishing their studies, dedicating 30h per week.

•Fluent in English

•Good understanding and use of Microsoft365.

•Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills or relevant extracurricular activities.

What else we look for (Preferred):

•Previous internship experience in a legal setting, such as a law firm, court, or legal clinic, is highly recommended.

•Experience with invoices and reporting systems.

•Practical experience through participation in moot court, or legal research projects.

•Familiarity with legal research tools.

• Fluent in Spanish will be positively considered.

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Brazil?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

This internship has an economic bourse so you can gain experience while finishing your studies. Besides this, we offer meal vouchers, health coverage plan, life insurance and a transportation subsidy, together with flexible working hours and remote working once per week, since this is an on-site role.