Legal Counsel (m/f/d)
Key information
- Publication date:08 January 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:English (Fluent)
- Place of work:Zürich
We are looking for a motivated Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be practical and business-oriented, with a strong understanding of Swiss and international commercial legal frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of legal matters, both in a Swiss and global environment, while supporting strategic business initiatives.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Provide legal advice on commercial, contractual and corporate matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents
- Support the business in risk assessments and ensure legal compliance on an international level
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in an interdisciplinary setting, to develop practical solutions for business needs
- Liaise with external counsel as needed for specialized advice
- Design and implementation of internal legal training courses
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Degree in Swiss law with Several years of professional experience in the legal field, ideally in an international context
- Admission to the Swiss Bar (SBA certification) is mandatory
- Contractual knowledge of written and spoken German and English
- Ability to translate complex legal principles into practical, business-friendly solutions
- Integrity, accuracy and attention to detail
- Accountability, sound judgment and the ability to take ownership of an issue and provide concise and timely advice
- Capable of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Flexible working hours (flexitime and trust-based working hours); home office where possible and appropriate
- Very good social benefits and an extra-mandatory pension fund
- Employee benefits of a large corporation, employee share purchase programme
- Promotion of needs-based further training
- Staff restaurant and external catering and shopping facilities nearby
- Various benefits (e.g. insurance products, mobile phone subscriptions, credit cards)
- Individual internal and external personnel development measures in cooperation with our Rheinmetall Academy
- Case management and individual social support
- Workplace just a few minutes' walk from Zurich-Oerlikon railway station
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person: Jascha Köster
For questions regarding your application, please use the contact form.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We would like to point out that dossiers from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
