Senior Legal Counsel - FIDIC specialist (m/f) 100% | Geneva, CH

Michael Page - Switzerland; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120’000 - 160’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the international market is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with expertise in FIDIC contracts. The role involves drafting and negotiating complex agreements, providing strategic legal advice, and collaborating across departments to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Common Law, exceptional language skills, and a proven track record in the legal field, particularly with international projects.

Leistungen

International and challenging environment

Advantages to discuss

Qualifikationen

• Qualified lawyer with a strong Common Law background.
• 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in reputable law firm.
• Expertise in contract and commercial law, especially FIDIC.

Aufgaben

• Draft, review, and interpret various commercial agreements.
• Negotiate commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise on pre-dispute and dispute matters.

Kenntnisse

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Business-focused legal advice

Independent work

Resilience under pressure

Ausbildung

University degree in law

Admission to the Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Legal Counsel - FIDIC specialist (m/f) 100%

About Our Client
International client and a leader in its field.

Job Description
The Senior Legal Counsel will strengthen the Commercial Contracting and Projects legal team. The successful candidate will support project teams with the negotiation, drafting, and management of contracts related to construction, procurement, and associated disputes. This role also involves providing strategic legal advice on business decisions and ensuring a smooth approval process.

Key responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and interpret a variety of commercial agreements, including construction, procurement, consulting, and IT contracts, along with related correspondence.
• Assist in negotiating commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions and provide assessments of associated legal risks.
• Deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice on issues arising within the scope of commercial contracting.
• Create and maintain templates and standard documents for contracts.
• Oversee contract approval workflows and manage related documentation.
• Advise on pre-dispute and dispute matters, gathering relevant information to support resolution.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, tax, insurance, compliance, and competition, to ensure alignment in contracting practices.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors.
• Be willing to travel internationally as required.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex international projects while contributing to the company's success in a dynamic environment.

The Successful Applicant

• A university degree in law or an equivalent nationally recognized legal qualification.
• Qualified lawyer with a strong Common Law background (UK or other Common Law jurisdictions). Admission to the Bar (past or present) is required.
• 8-10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a reputable law firm. In-house experience is an added advantage.
• Expertise in contract and commercial law, with significant experience in the FIDIC suite of contracts. Additional experience in public-private partnerships, public tenders, or port concessions would be highly valued.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, at an exceptional level (C1-C2). Proficiency in other major European languages is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice and innovative solutions.
• Self-starter capable of working independently while ensuring effective communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and assume responsibilities with confidence.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

This role requires a seasoned professional with a Common Law background and proven expertise in FIDIC contracts, who can bring strategic legal insight to complex international projects.

What's on Offer

International and challenging environment.

Advantages: to discuss.