Legal & Compliance Graduate

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal and Compliance Graduate to join our Legal and Compliance teams at Roche Diagnostics (Pty) Ltd. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in legal advisory, compliance monitoring, contract drafting, and regulatory affairs while working in a fast-paced and highly regulated industry. This role is ideal for a recent law graduate with a strong interest in corporate law, healthcare compliance, and data privacy.

The Opportunity

• Conduct legal research and provide interpretations of laws, regulations, and policies relevant to the diagnostics industry
• Assist in drafting legal opinions and advisory notes for internal stakeholders
• Draft, review, and amend various legal agreements, including supplier contracts, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and partnership agreements
• Assist in compliance monitoring by ensuring adherence to internal policies and industry-specific laws, such as healthcare regulations, medical device laws, and ethical guidelines
• Support the implementation of compliance programs and risk assessments to identify potential legal and regulatory risks
• Ensure employees are informed of legal obligations through training and awareness initiatives
• Assist in ensuring compliance with data protection laws (e.g., POPIA) within the companys operations
• Support the development of data privacy policies and procedures to safeguard patient and customer information
• Liaise with external legal counsel when necessary
• Maintain and organize legal documentation, licenses, and compliance records.

Who You Are

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification
• Strong interest in healthcare, medical diagnostics, healthcare compliance, and corporate law
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation abilities
• Knowledge of data privacy laws (e.g. POPIA) is advantageous
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools

Opportunities for Growth

• Exposure to the medical diagnostics industry and regulatory environment
• Training and mentorship from experienced legal professionals
• Career development in corporate legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.