Overview
Swatch Group, headquartered in Biel/Bienne, is a leader in the Swiss watchmaking industry with 16 brands and a focus on sustainability across 150 Swiss production sites. We are seeking an engaged professional to support and advise our brand Tissot in its international projects within corporate law. The role is based in Biel with at least one day per week on-site at the Locle.
Position: Legal Counsel F/H (100%) to support the Tissot brand, specializing in corporate law.
Responsibilities
* Manage the legal affairs of the Tissot brand internationally, advising all divisions from marketing to distribution, purchasing to logistics, as well as customer service, finance and human resources on a wide range of legal matters.
* Contribute to international projects (e.g., launches of innovative products like Tissot Connect, online sales growth, implementation of new IT solutions).
* Provide guidance on distribution and competition law, prepare related contracts; defend intellectual property rights and negotiate marketing contracts for events with sponsors, brand ambassadors, and advertising campaigns.
* Handle labor law and data protection topics, negotiate leases, and address legal issues related to digitalization and social media.
* Collaborate with external lawyers to manage potential legal proceedings; ensure compliance with Group directives across activities; conduct regular training sessions.
* Coordinate local aspects of major projects with colleagues in foreign subsidiaries.
* Be a key member of a motivated team of lawyers.
Location
Biel, Switzerland (Rue Nicolas-G-Hayek / Nicolas-G-Hayek-Strasse, 2502 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland). On-site presence at the brand’s Locle site at least one day per week.
Qualifications
* Solid knowledge of Swiss law; admitted to practice or equivalent qualification.
* Several years of professional experience in a corporate setting or law firm.
* Experience with international commercial projects and negotiating complex contracts with international counterparts.
* Native French or German speaker with excellent proficiency in the other language; comfortable working in French, German and English.
* Strong ability to perceive legal and economic linkages, assess opportunities and risks, and proactively propose solutions.
* Proven negotiation skills, perseverance, and the ability to advise leadership concisely and pragmatically to facilitate decision-making.
* Conscientious, loyal, resilient to stress, flexible, and able to prioritize effectively in any situation.
Offer & Conditions
Competitive market salary paid over 13 months with generous allowances and additional benefits as part of an attractive overall package. Note: the company states no remote work is offered due to the emphasis on interpersonal relations and direct communication with colleagues.
Company Information
Job Location: Rue Nicolas-G-Hayek, 2502 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland (Bern).
Company Address: The Swatch Group SA Faubourg du Lac 6 Case postale CH-2501 Bienne Suisse.
Job Function
* Legal
* Industries: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
We invite you to apply if you are interested in contributing to innovative, durable, high-quality products.
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