EMEA Commercial Counsel Interim Contract Negotiator

Michael Page; Genf; On-site; CHF 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary assignment (3-4 months)

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an interim Commercial Legal Counsel in Geneva to provide day-to-day legal support across the EMEA region. You will draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, advise on contract-related risks, and support cross-functional teams including procurement, IT, marketing and operations.

The role requires a law degree, qualification as a lawyer, and 3–5 years PQE with multi-jurisdictional European experience.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a recognised university.
• Qualified lawyer or in-house counsel with 3–5 years PQE.
• Experience in commercial contracting and general business law.
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional operations in Europe/EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on contract risks and legal issues.
• Support commercial, procurement, IT, digital, marketing and operations teams.
• Review and negotiate channel partner agreements and service agreements.

Skills

French (native/near-native)

English (professional)

Education

Law degree

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an interim Commercial Legal Counsel in Geneva to provide day-to-day legal support across the EMEA region. You will draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, advise on contract-related risks, and support cross-functional teams including procurement, IT, marketing and operations.

The role requires a law degree, qualification as a lawyer, and 3–5 years PQE with multi-jurisdictional European experience.