This challenging role requires a highly skilled Legal Counsel to provide expert advice on corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in law firms or multinational companies and be able to handle complex legal transactions.
Responsibilities
The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing corporate legal support globally, focusing on EMEA, and will report directly to our Chief Corporate & Securities Counsel. Key responsibilities include:
* Providing corporate legal support, including entity management, corporate restructurings, intercompany agreements, treasury, and accounting.
* Coordinating with the Global Compliance Team on compliance initiatives.
* Advising stakeholders on contracting with customers, suppliers, and third parties.
* Developing strategies to maximize benefits and minimize risks in contractual negotiations.
* Collaborating with business teams on legal issues including litigation, employment, real estate, and corporate matters.
Qualification Requirements
* Qualified to practice as an attorney in Switzerland.
* Experience advising multinational organizations on complex global transactions.
* Sophisticated law firm experience is preferred.
* Ability to handle complex legal matters and develop solutions-oriented strategies.
* Ability to work independently and lead projects in a fast-paced, international environment.
* Experience with cutting-edge technology matters.
* Strong communication skills in German and English.