Associate Legal Counsel EMEA & APAC

LHH; Rolle; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an immediate, hands-on Legal Counsel on a temporary basis with a view to permanence to join an international legal team in Rolle, Switzerland.

The role covers commercial contracts, governance, regulatory compliance and cross-border initiatives, requiring fluency in French and English and experience in an international corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Master in Law or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in international corporate environment.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience managing cross-border governance matters.
• Knowledge of data protection, competition law and regulatory frameworks.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Provide practical legal guidance on contractual risks and regulatory matters.
• Support cross-border corporate governance and governance filings.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on international matters.

Skills

English fluency

French fluency

Contract drafting

Education

Master in Law

Job description

On a temporary mission (which could become permanent) our client is seeking a hands on Legal Counsel available immediately to join their international legal team and provide legal support across multiple jurisdictions.

Our client is a global organization with operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

This role offers a broad scope of responsibilities covering commercial contracts, corporate governance , regulatory compliance and business initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for a legal counsel who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment, partnering closely with business stakeholders and managing cross-border legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts & Legal Advisory
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution agreements, service contracts, NDAs, contractor agreements, commercial letters, amendments and powers of attorney.
  • Provide practical legal guidance to commercial and operational teams on contractual risks, termination rights, competition law matters and other commercial issues.
  • Support business stakeholders in balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
  • Manage contract execution processes, including approval workflows, signatory coordination and electronic signature platforms.
• Corporate Governance & Entity Management
  • Oversee corporate governance activities for multiple international entities.
  • Coordinate board and shareholder resolutions, director appointments and removals, powers of attorney and statutory filings.
  • Manage notarization, legalization and apostille processes for cross-border corporate documentation.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, external advisors and local authorities to ensure compliance with corporate requirements.
  • Support corporate reorganizations, strategic projects and M&A-related initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnering
  • Act as a trusted legal advisor to commercial, operational and functional teams across multiple regions.
  • Advise on regulatory, compliance, privacy, ethics, intellectual property, marketing and dispute-related matters.
  • Translate complex legal concepts into practical business recommendations.
  • Coordinate international legal matters involving multiple stakeholders, jurisdictions and external counsel

Profile

• Master's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• A few years of experience gained within an international corporate environment.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience managing cross-border corporate governance matters.
• Good understanding of commercial law, compliance, competition law, data protection and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in an international setting.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent French and English are required; additional -European languages are considered an asset.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to complex international legal matters across EMEA and APAC.
• Broad and varied legal responsibilities within a dynamic multinational environment.
• Close collaboration with senior business leaders and international stakeholders.
• Opportunity to work on strategic projects, corporate transactions and cross-border initiatives.
• A collaborative culture that values pragmatic and commercially minded legal support.