Senior Counsel, Contracts & Compliance (Zurich)

McKinsey & Company; Zürich; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks an experienced lawyer to support the European Legal team on engagement-related matters and risk management across the client lifecycle.

Based in Zurich, you will review contractual arrangements, advise on risk and compliance, and collaborate with colleagues across Europe and local authorities to protect the firm.

The ideal candidate has a Swiss law degree, Bar qualification, 5+ years in law firms, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Top academic credentials, law degree and Bar qualification in Switzerland required.
• 5+ years of professional experience, including law firm practice.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with exposure to Swiss employment law a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on engagement-related legal matters and risk across the client lifecycle.
• Review and negotiate contractual arrangements with clients and third parties.
• Provide counsel to internal stakeholders on risk, compliance, and related procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Swiss offices and Europe.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Bilingual German-English

Communication

Education

Law degree

Bar qualification in Switzerland

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks an experienced lawyer to support the European Legal team on engagement-related matters and risk management across the client lifecycle.

Based in Zurich, you will review contractual arrangements, advise on risk and compliance, and collaborate with colleagues across Europe and local authorities to protect the firm.

The ideal candidate has a Swiss law degree, Bar qualification, 5+ years in law firms, and fluency in German and English.