Legal Counsel 60% (all genders)

Zehnder Group International AG; Gränichen; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the field of sustainable indoor climates is seeking a Legal Counsel (60%) in Switzerland. In this role, you'll advise on a variety of legal matters, draft contracts, and liaise with international partners. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in law, several years of legal experience, and strong communication skills in English and German.

Leistungen

Employee restaurant

Profit-sharing

Occupational health management

Flexible working hours / home office options

Welfare pension plan

Free parking

Discounted Zehnder products

Open corporate culture

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in law and a Swiss or EU lawyer's patent.
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Broad experience in business law.

Aufgaben

• Assist and advise on legal issues relevant to the publicly listed company.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents.
• Advise management and manage external lawyers.

Kenntnisse

Legal Advisory

Negotiation

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in law

Jobbeschreibung

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About Zehnder Group

The Zehnder Group is a synonym for healthy, energy-efficient, and comfortable indoor climates. We develop and manufacture our products in our own factories, with sales in over 70 countries through local subsidiaries and representations.

Under the Zehnder brand, we offer innovative solutions for heating, cooling, and ventilation. We support our customers throughout the value chain with seamless services in planning, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, and help them gain knowledge through our Academy to stay ahead.

Work Environment

The slogan "always the best climate" also applies to the workplace at Zehnder Group. We think long-term and sustainably. Only a healthy, motivating work environment allows for top performance. We aim to recruit the best talents, promote our employees, and retain them within the company.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist and advise on internal and external projects involving a broad and international spectrum of legal issues relevant to the publicly listed company (SIX: ZEHN), such as M&A, ESG, policy issues, corporate or stock exchange law.
• Communicate (English and German) with management, corporate functions, and external partners as needed to ensure legal advice and develop effective legal defense strategies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts with customers, suppliers, and other business partners in an international environment.
• Advise management on the implications of business initiatives and provide pragmatic, business-oriented solutions.
• Manage external lawyers when necessary.
• Ensure proper handling of legal cases and reporting within the Zehnder Group.
• Actively contribute to the development of the legal function within the group.
• Represent the Group General Counsel when needed.

Your Qualifications

• Master's degree in law and a Swiss or EU lawyer's patent.
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience after obtaining the lawyer's patent.
• Broad experience in business law, with specialized knowledge in areas such as IT law, regulatory, ESG, or labor law.
• Solution-oriented personality capable of prioritizing and developing practical and legally robust solutions under time pressure.
• Quick comprehension and interest in new topics.
• Effective and target-group appropriate communication in English and German (written and spoken), with good negotiation skills.

Our Offer

• Employee restaurant
• Profit-sharing
• Occupational health management (Zehnder Snow Day, Zehnder Football Tournament)
• Option for additional vacation (more vacation model)
• Flexible working hours / home office options
• Welfare pension plan
• Free parking
• Discounted Zehnder products
• REKA-Card - 20% discount - up to CHF 1,500 annually
• Free consulting with SIZ
• Open corporate culture
• Support and development of your future prospects

Interested?

If we have sparked your interest, we look forward to your online application.

Contact person: Claudia Guarino - Human Resources Business Partner