Philips Internship: Legal (remote/ home based) South Africa 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications are currently OPEN and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered for the position. A closing date has not been specified.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: South Africa (remote)
Duration: 12 months

Philips is offering a Legal Internship opportunity, to allow the candidate to gain valuable skills and experience in an environment that is supportive and promotes learning.

The intern will be part of the Legal Function in the META region in South Africa whilst working with colleagues in Africa, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Key performance areas of the programme:

File, organize and summarize legal and corporate documents;
Create, update, and organize contract files (electronic and hard copy);
Engage in detail-oriented data entry of historic contracts;
Review, Draft and Negotiate Contracts;
Drafting non-complex agreements.
Review Competition Terms and Conditions.
Manage database of templates;
Work with internal and external customers related to contracts;
Proper uploading signed agreement on our contract management system
Provide general support and assistance to legal counsel;
Draft letters as requested by the business.
Assist in Compliance Training's
Ability to understand & interpret legal principles/ legislation applicable to the business.
General legal advisory and support on various issues
Tracking of external lawyers’ invoices & billing

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must be a South African Citizen
Must have recently completed a relevant qualification

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
Philips Internship: Legal
(Reference number: 600211)

Attach the following documents to your application:

Updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
Certified copy of your qualification/s
Copy of your academic transcript
Certified copy of your South African Identity Document

Please note:

Philips is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Candidates living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Candidates may only apply for this role if they are a South African Citizen by birth or Naturalisation before 27 April 1994
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

Philips is an international leader in health technology, aiming to improve the lives of billions of people across the world. Philips' main goal is to make the world more sustainable and healthier through innovation and a vision that is driven by a better tomorrow. The company has more than 80 000 unique employees, all working towards the common goal of delivering on its customer's needs.

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact Philips South Africa directly:
Contact portal: https://www.philips.co.za/c-w/support-home/support-contact-page.html