Senior Legal Counsel

dentsu; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Job summary

Dentsu in Zürich seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to support the legal team on complex commercial agreements and strategic legal matters across IT, advertising, and data protection.

The role requires Swiss bar admission, ~6 years post-qualification experience in a law firm, and fluency in English and German. You will advise stakeholders, manage risk, and collaborate with internal teams and external counsel in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Swiss bar admission required and strong academic record
• Extensive post-qualification experience in a law firm (approx. 6 years)
• Fluency in English and German is essential (French a plus)

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements incl. CXM contracts, media service agreements, and data processing agreements.
• Advise on IP, advertising, competition, AI compliance and data protection topics.
• Support risk management, governance, internal investigations, and training for business units.
• Liaise with external lawyers and consultants; provide strategic legal advice to stakeholders.

Skills

English fluency

German fluency

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Team player

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:

• 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

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We're leading the way - helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work