On behalf of our client, a smaller, multinational industry group (focus on energy) with a location in Zug, Switzerland, we are seeking, starting immediately or by arrangement, a Legal Counsel 70-100%. The draft job description reads as follows (with minor adjustments from us):
Responsibilities:
Manage and respond to day-to-day legal issues of the group
Provide legal advice and support on financial, commercial and corporate legal issues, e.g., contract law, company law, labour law, data protection law and legal issues in finance (finance agreements) in particular, in relation to Swiss, English and German law
Provide legal advice and support on any other legal matters according to project’s need, e.g., procurement, sanctions, permits etc. taking into account cross-border legal aspects
Support on corporate housekeeping
Provide legal support/advice on drafting internal guidelines and policies
Liaise and manage external counsels and consultants
Liaise and manage internal stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Finance, Operations, Permits etc.) as well as shareholder, subsidiary and financial investors
Contribute to Legal Team (e.g., precedents, templates, mentoring, legal updates etc.)
Requirements:
Swiss, German, UK or similar law degree (MLaw or equivalent), preferably complemented with a bar exam, LL.M. and/or similar degree
Between 2 – 5 years’ experience in an international company or international law firm; work experience in the energy or similar industry sector would be a plus
Fluent English and German; other languages like Russian would be a plus
Ability to work in an international project company/environment
Interest in deepening legal knowledge and experience at a multinational group
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent interface capabilities
Ability to deal with different cultures and authorities
Ability to work under pressure and to deal with unexpected situations
