Associate Legal Counsel EMEA & APAC

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

Job summary

La société LHH à Lausanne recherche un Corporate Law Associate pour une mission temporaire qui pourrait devenir permanente. Vous rejoindrez une équipe juridique internationale et assurerez le soutien juridique sur des dossiers transfrontaliers.

Le candidat idéal possède un Master en droit, plusieurs années d’expérience en environnement international et une expertise en rédaction et négociation d’accords commerciaux.

Qualifications

• Master en droit ou équivalent.
• Expérience dans un cadre international.
• Rédaction et négociation d’accords commerciaux.
• Bonne compréhension du droit commercial et conformité.

Responsibilities

• Rédiger, réviser et négocier une large gamme d’accords commerciaux.
• Fournir des conseils juridiques opérationnels et contractuels.
• Gérer la gouvernance d’entreprise et les dossiers multi-juridictionnels.
• Collaborer avec les parties prenantes internes et externes.

Skills

English

French

Education

Master degree

+ 1 diplôme

Job description

Critères de l'offre

• Métiers :

• Corporate Law Associate

• Diplômes :

• Master degree
• + 1 diplôme

• Compétences :

• English
• French

• Lieux :

• Lausanne

• Conditions :

• Permanent contract
• Salary not specified
• Full Time

Critères de l'offre

• Métiers :

• Corporate Law Associate

• Diplômes :

• Master degree
• + 1 diplôme

• Compétences :

• English
• French

• Lieux :

• Lausanne

• Conditions :

• Permanent contract
• Salary not specified
• Full Time

L'entreprise : LHH ##

The Adecco Group Switzerland

Plus d'infos sur LHH

Description du poste ##

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.

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