General Counsel 100% (Canton Basel)
On behalf of our client, global event company with entities in multiple countries, we are looking for an experienced, motivated and dynamic professional for a position located in the canton Basel, Switzerland as General Counsel.
Responsibilities
Responsible for advising the CEO and Senior Executive Team on all legal and commercial matters affecting the Company’s reputation, risk, and strategy
Responsible for working closely with the Senior Executive Team on corporate and commercial strategy, including business and corporate development initiatives
Responsible for supporting the development of the global strategy and its implementation in commercial transactions
Responsible for leading and supporting major transactions and negotiations, including M&A, partnerships, and similar matters
Structure deals and guide execution for new business/corporate development
Lead and manage board and corporate approval processes
Provide legal support for fair operations (e.g. content, infrastructure, etc)
Embed the Company’s Group governance & compliance best practice across the business
Build and implement legal tools and processes for Company operations
Align legal and risk requirements & outcomes across the Company’s value chain (galleries, visitors/VIP’s, partnerships, operations)
Standardise and professionalise the Company’s legal outputs (eg visitor rules, exhibition regs, online terms)
Provide legal support to the HR team, including employment and organisational matters
Manage and resolve commercial disputes
Liaise and align with the Company Group’s legal, risk, finance and tax functions as required
Liaise with the Company Group’s Board of Directors as required
Responsible for the instruction of external counsel and the management of the Company’s legal budget
Profile
Law degree with a strong focus on international law is required
Additional academic qualifications or continuing education in business, or management is required
At least 20 years of senior‑level professional experience in the event, entertainment media industry, with a deep understanding of media, cultural and digital business models, including technological developments, digital transformation and innovation
Minimum 15 years of in‑house experience in complex global organisations, including direct experience with businesses operating in Asia, Europe, the United States and the Middle East is required
At least 10 years of proven experience in senior legal roles with primary responsibility for leading and executing complex international M&A transactions, including large scale, cross‑border deals with transaction values in the multi‑billion range
At least 10 years’ of deep expertise in IP law, ideally within the event/entertainment/media business
Minimum 10 years of experience at General Counsel level, including responsibility for managing, transforming and developing operating and organisational structures
Strong corporate and commercial law expertise across multiple jurisdictions, including leading complex deal negotiations, managing multiple stakeholders and supporting business/operating teams
Proven track record in leading and managing multi‑disciplinary project workstreams, including strategy, tax, finance, compliance/risk and operations
Extensive experience working with senior/board‑level executives in global organisations, with the ability to positively influence decision‑making at executive and board level in a constructive and credible manner
Native/business‑level proficiency in English
Ability to work independently, manage novel structures and take responsibility for commercial risk
Flexibility to operate across multiple jurisdictions, including a willingness to travel regularly
If you can identify yourself with the requirements of this challenging position, we look forward to receiving your application (English CV and certificates/diplomas).
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