Legal Counsel

UBQ; Ticino; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UBQ.io is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to oversee and drive our commercial contracting strategy, internal governance, privacy compliance, and legal risk management. In this role, you will serve as the company’s Data Protection Officer while managing a diverse portfolio of legal matters across Swiss domestic law and international frameworks.

You will draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, design governance frameworks, and lead DPIAs and data-privacy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
• 5+ years in commercial contract negotiation or legal management.
• Expertise in Swiss FADP/DSG and EU GDPR.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss CO and employment law.
• Proven ability to manage high-impact priorities.
• Excellent legal drafting with precise English.
• Bar admission or CIPM/CIPP/E is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements under Swiss law and international frameworks.
• Design and update internal regulations, codes of conduct, and SOPs for governance and compliance.
• Oversee privacy compliance under FADP/DSG and EU GDPR; manage DPIAs and data subject requests as DPO.
• Draft and review employment contracts and HR policies per Swiss law; coordinate cross-border matters.
• Serve as escalation point for regulatory issues and contract clauses; mentor team members.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across business lines.
• Optimize legal workflows and standardize templates.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Data protection

DPO responsibilities

Governance & compliance

Legal drafting

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law

Job description

About UBQ.io

UBQ.io is a global technology service provider dedicated to building a more sustainable, independent, and equitable future. We partner with global companies across industries, including AI, blockchain, software, biotech, and education, to transform bold ideas into real, meaningful solutions.

Our expertise spans technology consulting, AI and Machine Learning development, Blockchain integration, and global team collaboration. With a worldwide network of specialists, we help organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

At UBQ.io, we don’t just advise, we collaborate. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility guides everything we do as we help clients build technologies that empower people, communities, and industries to thrive.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Counsel to oversee and drive our commercial contracting strategy, internal governance, privacy compliance, and legal risk management. In this role, you will serve as the company’s Data Protection Officer while managing a diverse portfolio of legal matters across Swiss domestic law and international frameworks.

Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements (MSAs, SaaS, NDAs, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, MOUs) under Swiss law (Code of Obligations) and international legal frameworks.

2. Internal Governance & Policy Development

• Design and update internal corporate regulations, codes of conduct, compliance frameworks, and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure high-quality standards aligned with best practices.

3. Data Protection Officer (DPO) Responsibilities

• Oversee privacy compliance under the Swiss Data Protection Act (FADP/DSG) and EU GDPR.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), manage data subject requests, and liaise with regulatory authorities as designated DPO.

4. Employment Law Compliance

• Draft and review employment contracts, non-compete agreements, and HR policies in accordance with Swiss law (Art. 319 et seq. CO, Swiss Labor Act).
• Coordinate with external counsel on cross-border employment law matters.

5. Escalation & Mentorship

• Serve as the escalation point for legal queries from direct reports and business line clients regarding regulatory issues, complex contract clauses, and risk management.
• Lead process optimization initiatives and mentor team members.

6. Legal Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, privacy, employment, and regulatory risks across all business lines.

7. Process Efficiency & Automation

• Optimize legal engagement workflows and standardize templates.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LL.B., LL.M., or MLaw)
• 5+ years of experience in commercial contract negotiation, legal governance, or legal management
• Proven expertise in data protection regulations (Swiss FADP/DSG and EU GDPR) to fulfill DPO role
• Solid understanding of Swiss contract law (CO) and employment law regulations
• Ability to manage high-impact priorities effectively
• Strong command of English (written and spoken) with precise legal drafting capability
• Strong attention to detail and sound business judgment

Bonus Points

• Qualified to practice law (Bar Admission in Switzerland or another recognized jurisdiction)
• Certified Data Protection Officer qualification (CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent)
• Experience with foreign/international employment law or cross-border commercial transactions
• Background in high-growth tech sectors