Global Associate Legal Counsel, EMEA & APAC - Hybrid

LHH; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LHH is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its international legal team on a temporary basis with potential for permanence. The role supports cross-border commercial contracts, governance and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Law with a few years in an international corporate setting, and is fluent in French and English. You will partner with business stakeholders and manage complex legal projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• A few years of experience in an international corporate environment.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience managing cross-border corporate governance matters.
• Fluent French and English; additional European languages are an asset.
• Strong analytical, drafting and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Kenntnisse

Legal advisory

Cross-border governance

Commercial contracts

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

French & English

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Law

Jobbeschreibung

LHH is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its international legal team on a temporary basis with potential for permanence. The role supports cross-border commercial contracts, governance and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Law with a few years in an international corporate setting, and is fluent in French and English. You will partner with business stakeholders and manage complex legal projects in a fast-paced environment.