Legal, Ethics & Compliance Intern

This is the opportunity to work with a global healthcare leader committed to improving lives, where your critical thinking, discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment will make a real impact as being our new Legal, Ethics & Compliance Intern at Novo Nordisk Türkiye in Istanbul. 

Your new role

As Legal, Ethics & Compliance Intern you will conduct research on legal and regulatory matters relevant to the company’s operations and support monitoring of adherence to internal policies and external regulations. You will also assist in preparing materials and compiling documentation for internal and external audits. Moreover you will:

• Track audit findings and follow up on remediation actions.
• Maintain and organise legal and compliance records to ensure they are accurate, current and readily accessible.
• Prepare draft contracts and amendments under the supervision of senior team members.
• Draft and edit internal newsletters and communications on legal and compliance matters.
• Maintain the team’s SharePoint site and other document repositories, ensuring files are current and well organised.
• Prepare slide decks and supporting materials for presentations on legal and compliance topics.
• Draft emails and correspondence to internal stakeholders as required.

Your new department

You will join a dynamic and fast-paced team based in İstanbul, where no days are the same. Our department is dedicated to ensuring that Novo Nordisk operates within the internal and external legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks. We are patient centered in how we advise and we look for solutions. We are a team of highly skilled professionals who likes to work collaboratively and integrated with the business, to provide the best possible business partnering. Our goal is to enable the business to make a difference for patients, while protecting and leveraging the organisation’s key assets, legal and business interests, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and standards. 

Your skills & qualifications

You hold a bachelor’s law degree from a reputable law school with strong academic performance. You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and sufficient to coordinate the responsibilities of the role.

• Availability to work on site at the company for a minimum of four days per week.
• Previous internship experience in law firms and/or corporate legal departments is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• High learning agility and ability to integrate quickly into a small team.
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

What We Offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Deadline

Apply before 24 January 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.