Legal Counsel, M&A, International Consumer Goods Group

Interim Legal AG; Genf; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 200,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

Growth opportunities

Professional network

Competitive Swiss salary

Job summary

Interim Legal seeks a hands-on Legal Counsel, M&A, in Geneva, Switzerland, to support the General Counsel through the full transaction lifecycle from due diligence to post-acquisition integration. The role emphasizes cross-border transactions and collaboration with senior management, with fluency in English required and French considered an asset.

The position is approximately 6 months in duration with utilization around 80 to 100%, offering exposure to a multinational consumer goods group and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification M&A experience at a leading law firm and/or multinational group.
• Track record on cross-border acquisitions and divestments, including asset and carve-out deals.
• Hands-on due diligence, transaction documents and post-merger integration experience.
• Experience in consumer goods or a heavily regulated industry is an asset.
• Structured and independent, comfortable with executive stakeholders and multiple deals.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel on ongoing and upcoming mergers and acquisitions.
• Run legal due diligence and coordinate external counsel on due diligence and transaction documentation.
• Contribute to strategy analysis with the executive team and advise on the legal side of deal strategy.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and advise on legal issues arising out of transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including SPAs, APAs, term sheets and NDAs.
• Support integration work: transfer contracts to the new entity, carve out entities, and handle HR and restructuring matters.
• Manage budgets and timelines across several deals running in parallel.

Skills

M&A experience

Due diligence

Transaction documents

Cross-border deals

English fluency

Job description

Duration: Approx. 6 months, with the possibility of extension

Utilization: 80 to 100%

We are seeking a Legal Counsel, M&A, for an international consumer goods group in Geneva, Switzerland. The group is managing multiple transactions and the integration of recently acquired businesses. The role involves supporting the General Counsel throughout the full transaction lifecycle, from due diligence and deal structuring to negotiations and post-acquisition integration. The ideal candidate is a hands-on M&A lawyer who can manage cross-border transactions independently and work closely with senior management. Fluency in English is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the General Counsel on ongoing and upcoming mergers and acquisitions
• Run legal due diligence and coordinate external counsel on due diligence and transaction documentation
• Contribute to strategy analysis with the executive team and advise on the legal side of deal strategy
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and advise on legal issues arising out of transactions
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including SPAs, APAs, term sheets and NDAs
• Support integration work: transfer contracts to the new entity, carve out entities, and handle HR and restructuring matters
• Manage budgets and timelines across several deals running in parallel

YOUR PROFILE

• 5+ years of post-qualification M&A experience at a leading law firm and/or a multinational group
• Track record on cross-border acquisitions and divestments, ideally including asset and carve-out deals
• Hands-on experience with due diligence, transaction documents and post-merger integration
• Experience in consumer goods or another heavily regulated industry is an asset
• Structured and independent, at ease with executive stakeholders and several deals at once
• Fluency in English is required; French is an asset

USING AI IN YOUR APPLICATION

We use AI in our work, and many of the legal teams we support do too. You are welcome to use AI tools to help refine how you present your experience, prepare your application, or get ready for interviews. We do, however, expect the substance to remain your own, including the experience you describe, the mandates you have worked on, and the reasoning and judgement you demonstrate throughout the process. Where a client has specific guidelines regarding the use of AI in assessments, interviews, or other parts of the recruitment process, those guidelines will apply and we will communicate them to you in advance.

ABOUT INTERIM LEGAL

Interim Legal specialises in providing experienced legal, compliance, and legal technology professionals to organisations across Europe on an interim and project basis. We partner with leading companies to deliver flexible talent solutions tailored to evolving business needs.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A workplace that champions diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for continuous growth
• Exposure to a network of legal & compliance professionals and thought leaders in the legal industry
• A competitive salary range that reflects your experience and Swiss market standards

Interim Legal is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating an equitable workplace and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We believe in nurturing talent and are committed to the professional success of our team members.