Commercial Lawyer / Commercial Lawyeress

Basic Information

Business Line: Internal Client Services

City: Zurich

Experience Level: Experienced

Working Time Percentage: 80% - 100%

Date Published: 13-Feb-2026

Req #: 22208

Job Description

Location: Zurich

Work Pattern Percentage: 80-100%

Are you a motivated, agile, organized, and creative lawyer? Do you excel as a team player in a fast-paced environment, dedicated to delivering tangible outcomes? If you thrive on developing pragmatic solutions to complex challenges, the Office of the General Counsel at Deloitte Switzerland wants to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team, which collaborates closely with other lawyers and various business stakeholders. You will be part of a growing and experienced team with opportunities to engage with senior staff across all functions of Deloitte.

How You Can Make an Impact

• Support and eventually lead negotiations for complex consulting and technology-based contracts, directly engaging with client legal teams and their external counsels.
• Develop commercial and pragmatic solutions based on identified legal risks.
• Advise on a diverse range of legal topics in an international context, addressing potential risks and challenges related to opportunities and engagements as they arise.
• Provide legal support on domestic and cross-border projects.
• Actively participate in a diverse team that values inclusive culture and recognizes individual contributions.

Who We Are Looking For

• Master’s degree in law and admission to the Swiss bar.
• Proven post-bar experience in negotiating complex commercial and technology contracts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and German; proficiency in French and Italian is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload effectively while being responsive to tight deadlines.
• Capacity to adapt quickly to a large and complex structure, prioritizing efficiently while working on multiple projects.
• Experience in dealing with and managing senior and multiple stakeholders.

Your Team

The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for managing Deloitte's legal affairs, encompassing contract reviews and negotiations, labor law, litigation, regulatory matters, and other legal areas. As a team member, your professional and pragmatic legal support will significantly contribute to Deloitte's success.

Careers at Deloitte: Choose Your Impact

At Deloitte, your ideas create impact and spark meaningful change for our clients, colleagues, and society. Your unique expertise, background, and perspective help us navigate the most complex challenges, and together we can brighten the futures of those affected by our work. Here, you can build a fulfilling career that inspires and energizes you.

In Switzerland, we provide industry-specific services across Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, and Technology & Transformation. With close to 3,000 employees at six locations, we serve organizations of all sizes across various sectors. We offer meaningful and challenging work within an inclusive environment where you can bring your best self and continue to grow. Our flexible hybrid working conditions, well-being and parental programs, and numerous collaborative opportunities will enhance your experience.

Join us and become part of a global network of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a difference, whether in addressing climate change or improving 100 million futures by 2030. Want to know more about opportunities at Deloitte? Apply online using the form below.

Application Information

We look forward to hearing from you! Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Nidhi at talent@deloitte.ch.

We value diversity and consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, in accordance with applicable law. Research shows that women are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all criteria; don't hold yourself back - apply today.

We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.

Deloitte AG and Deloitte Consulting AG are Swiss subsidiaries of Deloitte LLP, the DTTL member firm in the United Kingdom.

Requisition reference: 22208