Legal Counsel

Neauvia; Plan-les-Ouates; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MatexLab, the Neauvia group brand, is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the Group Head of Legal & Compliance in handling day-to-day legal and compliance matters across the Group. The role focuses on commercial agreements and regulatory obligations in an international environment.

The ideal candidate has a European law degree (LL.M. a plus) and experience in medical devices or pharmaceuticals, with strong drafting, negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a European jurisdiction; an LL.M. is a plus.
• Experience in Medical Devices and/or pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills in English, particularly for commercial agreements.
• Ability to support the Group Head of Legal & Compliance across a broad range of matters, coordinate with internal teams and external counsel, and follow assignments through to completion.
• A practical approach, sound judgment and the ability to identify issues that require guidance or escalation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy international environment.
• Ability to work independently within agreed priorities while contributing as a reliable team member.
• Clear communication and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and countries
• Fluent in English; French or another European language is a plus.
• Proficient with common computer programs, including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Head of Legal & Compliance in managing legal and compliance matters across the Group.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of agreements, including distribution, licensing, manufacturing, services, intercompany, IT and R&D agreements.
• Prepare and maintain corporate documents, including powers of attorney, board and shareholder resolutions, and meeting minutes.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to business and operations teams, in coordination with the Group Head of Legal & Compliance.
• Coordinate with external counsel and other advisors, including on disputes and local legal requirements.
• Assist with the management of the Group’s trademark and patent portfolios.
• Help develop, update and implement compliance policies and procedures, including those relating to sanctions, anti-bribery and data protection.
• Support internal audits, investigations and follow-up actions.
• Prepare practical guidance and assist with employee training on legal and compliance matters.
• Maintain legal records and track contractual obligations, renewals and key deadlines.

Skills

Law degree

LL.M.

Medical devices

Drafting & negotiation

English drafting

Cross-team work

Attention to detail

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

French

Education

Law degree (European jurisdiction)

LL.M.

Tools

MS Office

Job description

In MatexLab, what we offer

Opportunity to join a vibrant team in in the dynamic field of Aesthetic Medecine. Founded in 2012, MatexLab is an international medical aesthetics company behind the Neauvia brand. With a focus on science and innovation, the company has grown to include production sites and subsidiaries in many countries worldwide.

Legal Counsel

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to support the Group Head of Legal & Compliance in handling day-to-day legal and compliance matters across the Group and advising our business and operations teams.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the Group Head of Legal & Compliance in managing legal and compliance matters across the Group.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of agreements, including distribution, licensing, manufacturing, services, intercompany, IT and R&D agreements.
• Prepare and maintain corporate documents, including powers of attorney, board and shareholder resolutions, and meeting minutes.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to business and operations teams, in coordination with the Group Head of Legal & Compliance.
• Coordinate with external counsel and other advisors, including on disputes and local legal requirements.
• Assist with the management of the Group’s trademark and patent portfolios.
• Help develop, update and implement compliance policies and procedures, including those relating to sanctions, anti-bribery and data protection.
• Support internal audits, investigations and follow-up actions.

Prepare practical guidance and assist with employee training on legal and compliance matters.

• Maintain legal records and track contractual obligations, renewals and key deadlines.

Skills and experience needed for the position:

• Law degree from a European jurisdiction; an LL.M. is a plus.
• Prior experience in a similar role. Experience in Medical Devices and/or pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills in English, particularly for commercial agreements.
• Ability to support the Group Head of Legal & Compliance across a broad range of matters, coordinate with internal teams and external counsel, and follow assignments through to completion.
• A practical approach, sound judgment and the ability to identify issues that require guidance or escalation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy international environment.
• Ability to work independently within agreed priorities while contributing as a reliable team member.
• Clear communication and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and countries
• Fluent in English; French or another European language is a plus.
• Strong work ethics.
• Proficient with common computer programs, including MS Office.