Senior Legal Counsel

Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team in Lucerne. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive legal advice to all areas of the business, both domestically and internationally. You will be responsible for contract conception, creation, and negotiation with Swiss and international business partners. Your excellent problem-solving skills and ability to assess legal risks and action options will be crucial in this role. If you are a solution-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for interdisciplinary work, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent and comprehensive advice to all areas of the company (domestic and international) in their daily operations and projects
• Conceptualise contracts, create them, and negotiate with Swiss and international business partners
• Assess legal risks and action options
• Manage out-of-court legal disputes as well as instructing and leading external lawyers
• Create template documents and training materials
• Conduct internal training for all areas of the company

Key Requirements:

• University degree in Law, preferably with the Swiss bar exam completed
• Several years of professional experience as a corporate lawyer in the industrial sector or as a lawyer in a law firm
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary work
• High customer- and service-orientation as well as high commitment, independence, and quick comprehension
• Solution-oriented and entrepreneurial thinking personality with persuasive power
• Excellent German language skills as well as very good English language skills

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a Swiss technology company providing products and services to customers worldwide. The company is known for combining technological innovation with reliability, particularly in high-stakes sectors. They operate with a strong commitment to Swiss quality standards, sustainability, and security, making them a trusted partner for all of their clients.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Apply now to discuss this opportunity.

Robert Walters Switzerland AG
Charlotte Jacobs