Legal Counsel & Head of Corporate Compliance

Swiss Rockets AG; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing biotech company in Basel seeks a highly motivated Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance and support to the Chief Legal Officer. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with Swiss corporate law, manage contracts, and support M&A transactions. Qualified lawyers with a strong interest in corporate and life sciences law and bilingual fluency in German and English are encouraged to apply. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for continuous development.

Leistungen

Development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

International and multicultural team

Qualifikationen

• Minimum two years of post-qualification experience in a reputable organization or law firm.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high volumes of activity.
• Proactive and independent in managing tasks.

Aufgaben

• Support the Chief Legal Officer in legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Manage corporate law matters requiring notarization.
• Support M&A, investments, and corporate restructuring activities.
• Supervise contract management activities.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Excellent research skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Project management

Ausbildung

Qualified lawyer in Swiss jurisdiction

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Legal Officer
• Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices, and particularly Swiss corporate law, to ensure the organization's compliance
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents and collaborate with different departments to ensure that terms align with the organization's objectives
• With the support of one or several Paralegals in the Legal Department, manage and oversee corporate law matters requiring notarization (drafting documents for incorporations, capital increases, asset transfers etc.), investment agreements, capitalization tables, share registers, communication with notary and/or commercial register for the purpose of preliminary examination and registration of transactions and clarification of legal issues
• Support and guide corporate housekeeping and compliance activities
• Support transactional activities such as M&A, investments, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring
• Manage legal responses to internal matters, negotiations with external parties, and external communications regarding legal affairs
• Offer timely, results- and project-oriented legal guidance across all departments
• Supervise contract management

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in Swiss jurisdiction
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
• Minimum two years of post-qualification experience in a reputable organization or law firm
• Excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive, pragmatic, and independent in managing tasks and projects
• Ability to handle a high volume of activity, able to set priorities, and deal positively with tight timelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with sound legal and business judgment
• Experience in the biotech industry is advantageous

What we offer

• An international, multicultural team of highly motivated specialists
• Collaboration with experienced external specialists across various fields in Switzerland and abroad
• Continuous development opportunities with a steep learning curve
• Modern and dynamic work environment

We are a fast growing biotech company in Basel seeking a highly motivated Legal Counsel (100%) to join Swiss Rockets AG and its subsidiaries. As a Legal Counsel, you will play an important role in providing legal guidance and support to the Chief Legal Officer and our organization. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest and background in the field of corporate and life sciences law.

We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your résumé, cover letter, and any other relevant documents for consideration by 9 February 2026.