Legal Counsel – Employment Law | 12-Month Contract | 80–100%

Legal Counsel – Employment Law | 12-Month Contract | 80–100%

A leading global organisation in the insurance and financial services sector is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Employment Legal Advisory team on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Zurich.

The Opportunity

This is a broad and international role, offering exposure to a wide range of employment law matters. As Legal Counsel, you will support HR and business leaders on topics including employee relations, internal policies, organisational changes, compliance risks, and cross-border employment issues.

You will work in close partnership with legal and HR colleagues globally, helping to shape internal legal frameworks and support strategic projects with practical, business-oriented legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on Swiss employment law and cross-border HR matters
• Support restructurings, business transformations, and M&A-related workforce changes
• Contribute to the development of employment policies, processes, and compliance tools
• Collaborate across global legal and HR teams to ensure legal alignment and consistency
• Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions to internal stakeholders

Candidate Profile

• Swiss-qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of experience in employment law
• Previous in-house legal experience preferred, ideally within regulated sectors (insurance, banking, financial services)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Business-fluent English; German or French an advantage
• Strong analytical, pragmatic, and collaborative approach

Contract: 12-month fixed term

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Insurance