Legal Counsel, HR litigation - 4 months

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 100’000 - 140’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An International Organisation in Geneva is looking for a Qualified Lawyer with at least 5 years of experience in employment law, to provide legal advice and support on HR-related matters. The successful candidate will have mandatory experience with ILOAT/UNAT cases, excellent drafting skills, and be fluent in English.

Leistungen

2 days a week of remote working allowed

Other advantages to be discussed

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, including 3 years in international organizations or law firms.
• Experience handling cases before ILOAT or UNAT is mandatory.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice on HR policies and internal dispute resolution.
• Support HR litigation team on cases before ILOAT and UNAT.
• Draft and review employment contracts and HR-related policies.

Kenntnisse

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

HR policies

Compliance

Ausbildung

Qualified Lawyer

Jobbeschreibung

• At least 5 years of experience - Qualified Lawyer
• Immediately available - English mandatory - experience with UNAT/ILOAT

About Our Client

An International Organisation based in Geneva.

Job Description

• Provide legal advice on HR policies, disciplinary procedures, grievances, and internal dispute resolution.
• Support the HR litigation Team on cases before the ILOAT or UNAT, including drafting submissions and coordinating legal strategy.
• Advise on interpretation and application of internal rules and employment frameworks.
• Draft and review employment contracts, separation agreements, and HR-related policies.
• Collaborate with HR, Ethics, Governance, and Legal teams to ensure institutional compliance.
• Support risk management related to employment law and internal investigations.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Lawyer.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years in an international organization or law firm advising on employment law and administrative litigation.
• Mandatory experience handling cases before the ILOAT or UNAT.
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); French is an asset.

What's on Offer

• 2 days a week of remote working allowed;
• Other advantages to be discussed.