Job Description
Legal Intern Position at Philips – Johannesburg, South Africa
Philips is seeking a Legal Intern to join the Legal Department at their Woodmead office in Johannesburg starting 01 June 2026. This 12-month internship offers an opportunity to support legal and regulatory activities, contributing to Philips’ mission to provide quality healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft legal documents including contracts, addenda, complaints, client communications, official correspondence, and pleadings across commercial, consumer, tender, and administrative law matters.
- Conduct legal research comprising case law analysis and monitoring updates in relevant regulations and legislation.
- Support business case analysis in civil, commercial, and administrative law contexts.
- Manage and update contract archives and contract registration systems both online and offline.
- Assist in developing internal training materials focused on privacy and healthcare compliance.
- Provide assistance on general corporate legal matters.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Tenders, Service, Consumer, Tax, Finance, and HR on internal legal requests.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
- Graduate from 2024 to 2026 with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related field.
- South African graduate who has completed all required modules/credits with a minimum average of 60%.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Previous legal experience is advantageous but not required.
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