Company Overview Besso simplifies compliance with complex and volatile trade regulations, helping international companies untangle and optimize their supply chains. We blend deep legal research with machine learning to turn complex regulations into clear, factual guidance for products, routes, and cost. Leading multinationals already rely on us; momentum is strong across sales and fundraising. We won the venture.ch award as best Swiss ICT startup in 2025. We are driven by the purpose and vision to democratize access to trade and untangle global value chains for the benefit of inclusiveness and sustainability.
The Role We’re seeking a Swiss-qualified lawyer to serve as Board Secretary on a part-time basis. You will be the guardian of good governance at a fast-moving, international SaaS startup—partnering closely with the founders and our Board to ensure efficient meetings, crisp decision-making, and robust compliance under Swiss corporate law (OR/CO). The role suits someone who enjoys high-impact ownership with a small pensum (e.g., returning from maternity/paternity leave) in a challenging and fascinating environment aligned with our mission.
What You'll Do Board governance & mechanics: Own the annual governance calendar (Board and shareholder meetings, committees, AGM/GV, filings, deadlines).
Draft agendas with the Chair/CEO; prepare and circulate briefing packs; coordinate pre-reads and logistics.
Minute meetings; record decisions; track action items and follow-ups.
Orchestrate circular resolutions and written consents; maintain decision logs.
Maintain statutory corporate records: articles/statuten, organizational regulations, share/quotaholder register, beneficial owner records, cap table/ESOP, powers of attorney.
Prepare and coordinate notarial acts and Handelsregister filings (e.g., incorporations/amendments, capital measures, Board/management changes).
Manage confidential information lists and conflicts-of-interest disclosures; keep governance policies current.
Compliance & counsel coordination: Monitor relevant developments in Swiss company law and best practices; brief management/Board on impacts.
Support commercial/legal ops on governance-adjacent topics as appropriate.
Enable high-velocity, high-quality decisions: Standardize templates (agenda, minutes, resolutions, trackers) and improve board-pack quality.
Ensure transparent, executive-ready storytelling in materials that foster trust and urgency.
Your Profile Must-have
Swiss-qualified attorney (Anwaltspatent; MLaw/lic. iur.) with 6+ years in Swiss corporate law (private practice or in-house).
Proven experience preparing and running Board/committee and shareholder meetings for Swiss AG entities.
Fluency drafting minutes and resolutions in German and English ; excellent written precision and discretion.
Executive presence and calm under pressure; comfortable interacting with founders, senior management, and Board members.
Proactive, organized, and rigorous; thrives with ownership and minimal supervision.
Nice-to-have : Startup/scale-up or SaaS experience; familiarity with ESOPs and cap tables.
Experience with relevant collaboration tools; builder mindset to automate and improve processes.
What We Offer Flexibility – A part-time, remote-friendly role on CET hours.
Growth — Work closely with founders and an expert network; expand scope as the company scales.
Culture – Shape governance foundations at a purpose-driven startup, transparent collaboration with low-ego, high-ownership team.
Commitment to Diversity – We believe diversity drives better decisions and outcomes. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Part-time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Software Development
Industries Software Development
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