Job Description
As a Counsel Labor & Employment - Switzerland, you will join our global Labor & Employment Law Team. The role is based in Lausanne offices and requires providing Swiss employment law guidance to business leaders across the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
* Partners with internal clients to build proactive strategies for avoiding or minimizing exposure to legal liability.
* Provides support on pivotal initiatives and projects, including Swiss and global policy development, as well as day-to-day employee lifecycle issues for Switzerland employees.
* Helps business partners accurately understand the risks and consequences of given situations or courses of action.
* Effectively communicates risks and consequences, develops alternatives to lead identified risks.
To achieve this, we are passionate about several strategic priorities: developing a long-term product portfolio, building societal support, growing platforms to scale, delivering product launch and customer service agility, achieving cost and cash leadership, and maintaining leadership in conventional cigarettes.
The Counsel Labor & Employment position also involves representing the company's position before government agencies and regulatory bodies, staying current with legal developments, best practices, and benchmarks in Switzerland and globally.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
Our ideal candidate has:
* A juris doctor degree and licensure to practice law in a locale where PMI operates.
* At least 5 years of concentrated experience demonstrating an in-depth knowledge and applied understanding of employment and labor law advice specific to the Swiss market.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload and client expectations.
* Robust interpersonal, networking, public speaking, and writing skills.
* Shown ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgment.
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Benefits
We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. You will have the opportunity to develop your career in numerous directions, with access to world-class training and development programs, and enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.
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Why Join Us?
At Philip Morris International, you will be part of an ambitious team driving significant change in the industry, working in a multi-disciplinary setting to achieve consensus, and contributing to our mission to deliver a smoke-free future.