Mid-level legal assistant

Connect44; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International exposure

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic legal environment

Collaboration with external law firms

Zusammenfassung

Connect44 is seeking a Legal Affairs professional in Bern to independently handle routine matters and support the company’s legal environment. You will perform legal research on Swiss and international law, prepare summaries, and contribute to training and knowledge management initiatives.

The role requires a Swiss law degree, ~2 years of experience, fluent German and strong English, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced international setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law from a Swiss university.
• Approximately 2 years of professional legal experience in-house, law firm, or comparable.
• Fluent German and strong English communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss legal principles and structured legal research.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, international environment.

Aufgaben

• Independently handle routine legal matters within the assigned area following policies and guidelines.
• Conduct legal research and monitor Swiss and international legislation, regulations and law enforcement practices.
• Prepare research summaries, reports, and materials to support the company’s legal environment.
• Support legal awareness initiatives with training materials, videos, guidelines, and other content.
• Conduct routine contract reviews and provide legal opinions per policies and guidelines.
• Support management of legal disputes, including evidence collection and case progress tracking.
• Support knowledge management and internal legal enablement initiatives.
• Coordinate with external law firms and organize legal knowledge.
• Assist the Legal Affairs Supervisor with external communications, negotiations, and trainings.

Kenntnisse

Fluent German

Strong English communication

Ausbildung

Law degree (Bachelor or higher) from a Swiss university

Jobbeschreibung

• Independently handle routine legal matters within the assigned area in accordance with company policies, legal processes, and guidelines.
• Conduct legal research and monitor developments in Swiss and international legislation, regulations, and law enforcement practices.
• Prepare legal research summaries, reports, and materials to support the development of the company’s legal environment.
• Support legal awareness initiatives, including the preparation of training materials, videos, guidelines, and other legal communication content.
• Conduct routine contract and legal reviews and provide legal opinions in accordance with established policies, processes, and guidelines.
• Support the management of legal disputes, including evidence investigation, preparation and organization of supporting documents, and tracking case progress.
• Support knowledge management, project retrospectives, and internal legal enablement initiatives.
• Independently conduct legal research, organize legal knowledge, and coordinate with external law firms in accordance with legal requirements and corporate standards.
• Assist the Legal Affairs Supervisor with external communication and negotiations, contract reviews, internal training, and other legal matters.
• Take responsibility for the quality, standardization, efficiency, and timely completion of assigned legal work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law from a Swiss university.
• Approximately 2 years of professional legal experience, preferably in an in-house legal department, law firm, or comparable environment.
• Fluent German and strong English communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Swiss legal principles and the ability to conduct structured legal research.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a high sense of responsibility.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in an international and dynamic business environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of legal topics and business functions.
• Opportunities to develop your legal expertise and gain practical in-house experience.
• Close collaboration with experienced legal professionals and external law firms.
• A role with significant responsibility and opportunities for professional development.