Senior Legal Counsel 100%

Job description

Responsibilities Independently draft, review and negotiate a broad range of complex, high-value commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with Group policies and business objectives Act as lead legal counsel on cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and other strategic investments, managing the full transaction lifecycle and coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors across multiple jurisdictions Provide legal advice on financing transactions, including syndicated and bilateral credit facilities and other Group financing arrangements, partnering with the finance function on strategic and structuring matters across jurisdictions Management of disputes, dispute resolution and litigation and/or investigations across the Group's international operations, including selection and oversight of external counsel and reporting on material matters to senior management Monitor and assess key legal and regulatory developments across the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, and proactively advise the business on their implications and implementation Contribute to the development and maintenance of Group-wide legal policies, processes and best practices, and provide guidance to business stakeholders on their application Requirements Master's degree in law and Swiss Bar admission At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm and/or the legal department of an international industrial company, with a demonstrated track record of independently handling complex, cross-border matters Strong business and operational acumen, with the ability to operate effectively in an international, multi-jurisdictional environment Sound judgment in balancing legal risk against commercial and operational priorities, with the confidence to make and defend recommendations at senior levels Proven ability to manage multiple complex cross-jurisdictional matters concurrently under time and business pressure, exercising sound autonomous judgment A proactive, adaptable, and results-driven mindset, with credibility and gravitas to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across the organization Languages: German, native; English, fluent; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus. Readiness to travel up to 10%