Legal Counsel, MedTech

Interim Legal; Luzern; In loco; CHF 120.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Diversity & inclusion

Growth opportunities

Professional network access

Competitive Swiss salary

Descrizione del lavoro

Interim Legal, a Zurich-based ALSP, seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to own a broad commercial contracting mandate. The role emphasizes distribution agreements across international markets within a Swiss law framework, with strong written English for cross-border work.

You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, advise on physician and clinical partner agreements, and manage day-to-day matters while ensuring MedTech compliance across jurisdictions.

Competenze

• Completed Swiss law degree (Master of Law / lic. iur).
• Excellent written and spoken English for international contracts.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Swiss bar admission preferred (Anwaltspatent).
• MedTech, medical device, or life sciences experience.
• German language proficiency required.

Mansioni

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, especially distribution agreements across multiple markets.
• Lead commercial contract negotiations as the primary legal contact for business stakeholders.
• Advise on and prepare agreements with physicians and clinical partners, including studies and collaborations.
• Handle consultancy and advisory agreements and day-to-day commercial legal matters; advise on compliance across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal commercial, regulatory, and business functions to provide timely legal support.

Conoscenze

Swiss law degree

English proficiency

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Bar admission

MedTech experience

Formazione

Master of Law / lic. iur.

Descrizione del lavoro

THE ROLE

For a leading MedTech company specialising in regenerative medicine and biomaterials, we are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will join the in-house legal function and take ownership of a broad commercial contracting mandate, with a clear emphasis on negotiating and structuring agreements across the company’s international distribution and clinical-partnership network. The successful candidate will work predominantly within a Swiss law framework and must bring strong written English to support the cross-border nature of the work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, with a particular focus on distribution agreements across multiple international markets.
• Lead commercial contract negotiations as the primary legal point of contact for business stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Advise on and prepare agreements with physicians and clinical partners, including contracts relating to studies, research collaborations, and partnerships.
• Handle general consultancy and advisory agreements, together with ad-hoc day-to-day commercial legal matters, and advise on MedTech compliance considerations, including rules governing transfers of value and benefits to healthcare professionals across different jurisdictions.
• Work collaboratively with internal commercial, regulatory, and business functions to deliver pragmatic, timely legal support.

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed Swiss law degree (Master of Law / lic. iur.)
• Strong written and spoken English at a level sufficient for international commercial contract work
• Demonstrated experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, with the ability to work autonomously and manage a varied contract workload at pace from day one
• Swiss bar admission preferred (Anwaltspatent)
• Prior experience in the MedTech, medical device, or life sciences sector, including familiarity with relevant compliance frameworks
• German language proficiency, given the working environment in Central Switzerland

ABOUT INTERIM LEGAL

Interim Legal is a trusted Alternative Legal Services Provider (ALSP) based in Zurich, Switzerland. We help legal departments modernize their operating model while keeping the human element at its center. Specializing in various practice areas, our solutions encompass commercial and corporate law, healthcare and life sciences, financial services, technology, and compliance.

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.