Senior Corporate Counsel - (International Projects)

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA in Geneva seeks an experienced corporate lawyer to lead cross-border corporate matters, joint ventures and governance initiatives for a growing international group.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years PQE, strong drafting/negotiation of shareholder agreements, and a pragmatic approach balancing risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified lawyer with 5–8 years PQE in a leading international firm or in-house.
• Strong expertise in corporate law, corporate governance, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements.
• Experience with cross-border, multi-jurisdictional matters and company secretarial support.

Aufgaben

• Lead and support corporate matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Structure, negotiate and manage joint ventures, strategic partnerships and consortium arrangements.
• Draft, review and negotiate shareholder agreements, investment agreements, governance documents and related corporate arrangements.
• Act as legal advisor on corporate transactions, restructurings, acquisitions, disposals and entity management activities.
• Serve as key legal contact for board governance matters and company secretarial activities across various group entities.
• Support the creation, maintenance and governance of international holding structures and SPVs.
• Advise senior management on corporate governance, decision-making processes and directors' responsibilities.
• Coordinate external counsel across different jurisdictions and ensure consistency of legal positions globally.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and propose practical mitigation solutions for strategic projects.
• Provide legal support for large-scale infrastructure or development projects involving multiple stakeholders and partners.
• Contribute to development and implementation of legal policies, governance frameworks and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Corporate law

Corporate governance

Joint ventures

Shareholder agreements

Cross-border transactions

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Law degree (BAR/LLB/LLM)

Jobbeschreibung

• Join a growing international organization where legal teams are closely involved
• Benefit from exposure to complex projects

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international company operating in a specialized technical construction sector.

Job Description

Key reponsabilities:

• Lead and support corporate legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Structure, negotiate and manage joint ventures, strategic partnerships and consortium arrangements.
• Draft, review and negotiate shareholder agreements, investment agreements, governance documents and related corporate arrangements.
• Act as legal advisor on corporate transactions, restructurings, acquisitions, disposals and entity management activities.
• Serve as key legal contact for board governance matters and company secretarial activities across various group entities.
• Support the creation, maintenance and governance of international holding structures and special purpose vehicles.
• Advise senior management on corporate governance, decision-making processes and directors' responsibilities.
• Coordinate external counsel across different jurisdictions and ensure consistency of legal positions globally.
• Identify legal and commercial risks associated with strategic projects and propose practical mitigation solutions.
• Provide legal support for large-scale infrastructure or development projects involving multiple stakeholders, investors, contractors and strategic partners.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legal policies, governance frameworks and best practices across the group.
• Partner closely with business, finance, project development and executive leadership teams on strategic initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidate:

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 5-8 years of post-qualification experience gained in a leading international law firm and/or an in-house legal department.
• Strong expertise in corporate law, corporate governance, joint ventures, shareholder agreements and corporate structuring.
• Demonstrated experience working on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Experience acting as Company Secretary or supporting boards and governance structures is highly desirable.
• Exposure to holding company structures, SPVs and complex ownership arrangements.
• Strong transaction management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and able to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in English.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced international environment

What's on Offer

Excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and entrepreneurial organization where legal teams are closely involved in business decisions. You will benefit from exposure to large-scale projects, an international environment, and strong professional development opportunities.