As Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in the legal team, providing comprehensive legal advice and solutions to operations. You will be a strategic partner to the business leaders, contributing to the companies growth and success.
Our client is a leading international manufacturing company with a rich history of innovation and excellence. Their commitment to quality and continuous improvement has positioned them as a key player in the industry.
As legal counsel, you will support the local teams across Europe with their legal and compliance matters, with a strong focus on commercial contracts and litigation.
Key responsibilities:
- Partner with cross-functional legal and business teams including Real Estate, Procurement (direct/indirect), Regulatory affairs, CSR, HR and corporate matters.
- Provide clear, practical advice to senior business leaders and legal department members on a variety of legal matters.
- Reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts.
- Developing and delivering legal training to associates.
- Manage and liaise with external counsel on all litigation (including HR and civil).
- Shared support for Human Resources on employment law-related issues.
- Ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines
Your profile:
- French - qualified lawyer with substantial experience (3+ years) in dynamic, international businesses.
- Proven expertise in a commercial legal role
- Strong ability to assess complex legal issues, think strategically, and provide practical solutions to business challenges.
- You are highly motivated to be a hands-on counsel in terms of practice and matter handling, take responsibility and make a difference for the Legal Team and the Group.
- Fluency in English and French is required; additional languages are a plus.
- A proactive, adaptable, and results-driven mindset
Apply by email
JACOC.32134.1268@robertwaltersfra.aplitrak.com
Robert Walters Switzerland AG
Charlotte Jacobs