Eligibility and Program Details

iMove, the Opella VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU plus Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

NOTE: Since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

NOTE: Applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Opella worldwide.

Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered.

At Opalla diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and is embedded in our Core Values. We respect the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our employees, patients and customers.

Position

Junior Lawyer - VIE Contract (W or M)

Target Start Date

01.03.2026

Context

Within the Opella Legal Department, you will be able to support on various subjects in multitasking in a dynamic environment and to understand the functioning of an international industrial group in particular within the Central Eastern Europe Zone: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Ukraine.

Responsibilities

• Participate in drafting and analysis of all types of contracts
• Advise the subsidiary departments in all areas of law in particular economic law, commercial law, competition law, pharmaceutical liability, health law, personal data protection
• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of pre‑litigation and litigation actions both offensively and defensively
• Participate in the preparation and drafting of training materials: develop and lead training and awareness‑raising activities on legal topics related to the activities of the companies in the CEE region as well as, if applicable, subsequent risks
• Provide support to operational aspects in the implementation of innovative projects throughout the CEE region
• Participate in simplifying procedures and contract and/or legal documents
• Take part in active legal monitoring on legal news and news regulation

About You

• Experience: Previous experience in business environments (1 to 3 years)
• Soft skills: Autonomous, Good relationship sense, Enjoy working as a team, Curiosity for new tasks and projects, Flexibility and Availability.
• Technical skills: Analysis ability, Microsoft Office software knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in International Business Law, Diploma Lawyer Works Council (DJCE) type University, School of Lawyer, School of Training of the Bar

Languages

Fluent English

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Retail Health and Personal Care Products