Legal Assistant

Summary

Join SOPHiA GENETICS as a Legal Assistant Intern to contribute to building and structuring a contracting framework, updating underlying documents, and setting up the Sales and Sales Operations teams for success. As a global business, English is our primary language, and all resumes should be in English for a successful review! This 6-month internship will provide valuable project management skills, knowledge of key legal and regulatory issues, and a deep understanding of the legal landscape in an international business environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or having completed a Master’s degree in Law or related fields, or a student/graduate of École du Barreau
• Good knowledge of civil and commercial law
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents in English, basic knowledge of common law (US, UK, Australia) would be an advantage
• Outgoing personality with the ability to engage with multiple departments and gather key insights
• Attention to detail, with a rigorous and focused work ethic

Responsibilities

• Build and structure a contracting framework aligned with the legal requirements of key territories
• Update underlying legal documentation to support new clients and offerings, including Dispatch and Integrated
• Conduct regulatory assessments of key territories to ensure compliance with local legal and data protection standards
• Collaborate with various departments to identify pain points and propose solutions for streamlining the contracting process

Benefits

• Gain a unique opportunity to contribute to a group-wide initiative across teams and geographies, acquiring valuable project management skills rarely offered in the legal field
• Learn about key legal and regulatory issues in a fast-paced software business within the healthcare industry
• Develop a deep understanding of the legal landscape in an international business environment, gaining insights into regulatory requirements, contracting, and compliance