Legal & Compliane Intern (12 months)

Sika AG; Baar; On-site; CHF 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika AG, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, offers a 12-month Corporate Compliance Trainee position. The role provides hands-on experience across global compliance, governance, and ethics, with mentoring from seasoned professionals and exposure to international settings.

You will contribute to integrity initiatives, develop tools, and support awareness programs while gaining practical experience for a future career in compliance, law, governance, risk, or sustainability.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's/Master's in Compliance, Law, or related field.
• Strong integrity, sound judgment, and responsible working style.
• Curious with analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Well-organized, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills in an international context.
• Fluent in English; German a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365; interest in AI tools is a plus.
• Internships or volunteer work in related areas is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support international compliance projects with cross-functional teams.
• Help develop global initiatives, tools, guidance, and audit checklists.
• Contribute to compliance training and awareness activities worldwide.
• Research regulations and trends and prepare concise briefings.
• Develop practical compliance tools and audit materials.
• Prepare presentations and reports for management.
• Coordinate project activities from planning to implementation.
• Own assignments and bring fresh perspectives.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Compliance, Law, Regulatory Affairs, Business Ethics, Governance

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

Job Description

Are you interested in ethics, compliance, governance, and responsible business conduct? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a global company and contribute to a strong culture of integrity?

We are looking for a motivated, curious, and proactive Internto join our Corporate Compliance team at Sika's global headquarters in Baar for a 12 months contract.

As a Corporate Compliance Trainee, you will contribute to projects that promote integrity, ethical business conduct, and a strong speak-up culture across Sika. You will gain practical experience across different areas of a global corporate compliance function. Depending on business needs and ongoing projects, your responsibilities may include:

• Support international compliance projects and collaborate with colleagues across functions, countries, and cultures.
• Help develop and improve global initiatives, practical tools, guidance materials, and audit checklists.
• Contribute to compliance training, awareness initatives, and communication activities for employees worldwide.
• Research and analyze new regulations, emerging compliance topics, and business trends, and turn your findings into concise briefings or recommendations.
• Develop practical compliance tools, guidance materials, and audit checklists.
• Prepare presentations and reports for management.
• Coordinate project activities from planning to implementation and progress reporting.
• Take ownership of individual assignments, contribute your ideas, and bring a fresh perspective to the team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Compliance, Law, Regulatory Affairs, Business Ethics, Governance, or a related field.
• Strong integrity, sound judgment, and a reliable, responsible working style.
• Curious and eager to learn, with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Well-organized, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working in an international and multicultural environment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; German and additional languages are an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications; interest in digital and AI-enabled tools is a plus.
• Previous experience through internships, student employment, volunteer work, international exposure, or extracurricular activities is beneficial.

Additional Information

We offer hands-on experience in the Corporate Compliance function of a global market leader, with exposure to diverse compliance, governance, ethics, and culture topics. From day one, you will take ownership of meaningful assignments, help shape your areas of focus, and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. Dedicated mentoring and coaching from experienced compliance professionals will support your development, while you build a global network and gain valuable skills for a future career in compliance, legal, governance, risk, sustainability, or other corporate functions.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.