Corporate Governance Paralegal – Basel

Lonza; Basel; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Local benefits

Global benefits access

Job summary

Lonza in Basel, Switzerland is seeking a Paralegal to assist the legal department with corporate governance matters, drafting resolutions, and Swiss filing processes for Lonza entities. The role supports lawyers and stakeholders in day-to-day corporate law tasks.

The candidate will prepare commercial register filings, manage agreements with DocuSign, handle invoices, and coordinate with international law firms and notaries. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid grasp of legal principles and terms; careful document review.
• Ability to translate documents in English & German.
• Strong research skills and ability to manage large information.
• Reliable, trustworthy with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial register filings for all Swiss Lonza entities.
• Support execution of agreements using DocuSign and wet signatures.
• Process invoices, vendor creation, and special payment requests.
• Collaborate with international law firms and notary offices.
• Prepare Legal Proceedings report (LPR) 3x per year.
• Handle legalizations, apostilles, and related matters.
• Conduct legal research to support the team.

Skills

Legal principles

English-German translation

Legal research

Document management

Time management

Team player

Confidentiality

Tools

DocuSign

Legal software

Job description

Lonza in Basel, Switzerland is seeking a Paralegal to assist the legal department with corporate governance matters, drafting resolutions, and Swiss filing processes for Lonza entities. The role supports lawyers and stakeholders in day-to-day corporate law tasks.

The candidate will prepare commercial register filings, manage agreements with DocuSign, handle invoices, and coordinate with international law firms and notaries. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.