Legal Intern (60-80%) - Semiconductor Sector - 9 months

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world's leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Purpose of the Role

Enable the Legal & Compliance team to operate efficiently in an international industrial environment by supporting contract work, compliance processes, and legal research. The role offers hands‑on involvement in real legal matters within a small team, providing direct exposure to the legal complexities of a global high‑tech manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and draft standard commercial agreements.
• Support contract redlining, document comparisons, and clarification of contract language.
• Conduct legal research in areas such as trade compliance, export controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal compliance activities, including data privacy and corporate governance.
• Prepare routine internal documents such as meeting minutes, templates, and short memos.
• Maintain legal databases, contract records, and clause libraries.
• Support risk‑related research regarding liability, suppliers, and product‑specific obligations.
• Collaborate with internal departments when legal or documentation questions arise.
• Assist with day‑to‑day administrative and legal coordination tasks.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Master's or PhD program in Law.
• Strong analytical and research skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.
• Structured and reliable working style.
• Motivation to take ownership of tasks, willingness to learn quickly, and the ability to proactively contribute in a small, hands‑on Legal team.
• Beneficial: experience with AI tools (e.g., Copilot), strong MS Office skills, and basic knowledge of commercial contract or export control topics.