Senior Legal Counsel

dentsu; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Zurich seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Swiss legal team. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, advising on intellectual property, AI compliance, data protection, and regulatory matters within an international advertising and technology environment.

The ideal candidate brings approximately 6 years of post-qualification experience, Swiss bar admission, and strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Swiss bar admission required.
• Experience with IT/IP/advertising law advantageous.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to advise on AI compliance and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements (CXM contracts, media service agreements, DPAs).
• Advise on IP, data protection, advertising and competition law.
• Assist in risk management and governance processes.
• Support external counsel and manage legal projects.
• Provide strategic legal advice to stakeholders and business units.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

IP law

AI compliance

Contract drafting

Risk management

Corporate governance

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

English fluency

German fluency

Education

Swiss bar admission

Job description

Job Description:

For our legal team in Switzerland, we are looking for a dedicated Senior Legal Counsel as soon as possible.

Tasks:

In particular the following topics:

• Drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements: CXM contracts (website creation, app development, CRM management, etc.), media service agreements, personal data processing agreements and other contracts
• Management and record keeping of corporate matters
• Giving advice in the areas of intellectual property law relating to the IT sector (software development, licensing, etc.), advertising laws and competition law
• Giving advice in the area of AI (compliance in AI development, review of AI tool legal terms used internally or for client projects, etc.)
• Support of the General Counsel in keeping a risk register
• Provision of legal and strategic advice to stakeholders
• Support of internal investigations
• Close cooperation with the business units and training of the business units on relevant legal and compliance topics and processes
• Advice on issues relating to temporary employment, labor lease and nearshoring and offshoring
• Support and handling of questions around personal data protection
• Development of practical solutions and close collaboration with the business units and stakeholders
• Management of and liaising with external lawyers and consultants

Profile

• Very good academic record
• Extensive post-qualification experience (approximately 6 years), with law firm experience.
• Swiss bar admission
• Strong commercial and economic understanding, negotiating skills and a confident manner when dealing with stakeholders
• Significant experience and knowledge of key legal principles relating to specialist areas of law.
• Experience in risk management and managing compliance programs
• Good knowledge of corporate governance
• Very good communication and presentation skills.
• Solid knowledge of intellectual property law
• Solid knowledge of applicable legislation around AI
• Willingness to work closely with the business and support it as a strategic partner
• Results-oriented and efficient approach
• Strong communication skills and assertiveness
• Excellent team player
• Business fluent in English and German (fluency in French is a plus)
• High resilience and flexibility

You can expect to work in an international, collaborative and successful team in a dynamic environment. We offer great office facilities and flexible workplace arrangements (to be discussed individually and depending on the team).

Location:

Zürich

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent