Legal Counsel / Legal Counseless

Job Opportunity: Legal Counsel

To strengthen its Legal team, our client, a prominent medical device company, is seeking a Legal Counsel who thrives on collaborating closely with business stakeholders and delivering practical, solution-oriented legal advice.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Swiss headquarters and international affiliates.
• Advise on a broad range of legal matters including:
  • Commercial and contract law
  • Corporate law
  • Regulatory matters
  • Intellectual property (patents and trademarks)
  • Data privacy
  • Competition and unfair competition law
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Assess legal risks related to business activities, transactions, and partnerships, proposing pragmatic solutions.
• Collaborate with various departments such as Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance.
• Conduct legal research and fact-finding to inform business decisions.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external legal advisers in Switzerland and internationally.
• Contribute to legal compliance initiatives and risk mitigation strategies across the organization.

Your Profile

• Swiss law degree and Swiss Bar qualification (Brevet d'Avocat): mandatory
• 2 to 5 years of professional experience as Legal Counsel or Attorney, ideally within an international company.
• Experience in the medical device, life sciences, industrial, or highly regulated sectors is key.
• Strong business acumen coupled with the ability to provide clear, practical legal guidance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of remaining composed and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluency in English and French.

What Is Offered

• Diverse and stimulating legal matters in an international environment.
• A high level of autonomy and responsibility from day one.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• A dynamic and innovative working environment.
• 1 day of home office per week.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and success of a global organization.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.