To strengthen our Legal Department, we are looking for an :
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Based in our Headquarters in Switzerland, the successful candidate will enjoy a large variety of legal work.
ROLE
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide variety of legal and commercial documents.
• Providing legal advice in connection with new and existing commercial activities of one of the group’s business unit.
• Providing legal support and advice to the company’s support functions, notably HR.
• Exercising initiative in solving challenges and accomplishing business objectives.
• Performs other responsibilities and special projects to support the Legal department’s objectives.
PROFILE
Requirements:
• Master of Law degree from a Swiss University and admission to the Swiss Bar.
• A least 4 years of relevant experience preferably acquired in a law firm and/or as an in-house counsel in an international company.
• Business acumen and sound knowledge of commercial law, notably of sale & purchase agreements, service agreements, joint development, and other types of collaboration agreements.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience in servicing customers and ability to manage the legal aspects of complex international contracts successfully and independently.
• LL.M or other postgraduate education and/or work experience would be considered as an advantage but are not a prerequisite.
Languages:
• Fluency in French and English required.
• Command of German or Spanish a plus.
Soft skills:
• Hands-on and solution-oriented
• Pragmatic approach; ability to prioritize and think ahead
• Attention to details and precision
• Aptitude to work without continual supervision
• Good interpersonal skills so as to fully integrate a small team of legal professionals and the business community
JOIN US!
• Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees.
• Respectful entrepreneurship and a long-term vision are key for success.
• Our people contribute to a more secure world.
• Diversity at all levels of an organization is a strength.
We offer an exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development and a truly global impact. Help us contribute to a more secure world and enable trust in the digital society!
