Legal Counsel - 3 to 4 months fixed term assignment
- 26 October 2026
- 100%
- Temporary
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
For our client, an established family-run corporate group in Switzerland, we are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support the legal team in Zurich for a fixed-term assignment of 3-4 months, starting mid-November 2026.This position is particularly suitable for a practice-oriented legal professional who can actively support the existing legal team from day one and independently take responsibility for legal matters.
In this role, you will report directly to the General Counsel and work in a small, closely collaborating legal team. You will advise internal contacts in various business areas of the corporate group and provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions. The position requires the ability to quickly familiarise yourself with different legal issues, act independently, and take responsibility from the outset.
About 20% of the work involves data protection. In addition, the position covers a broad spectrum of legal issues from the various business areas of the corporate group.
Legal Counsel - 3 to 4 months fixed term assignment
Your Responsibilities
- Practical and business-oriented legal advice to internal contacts in the various business areas of the corporate group.
- Independent handling of diverse legal issues, especially in the areas of commercial and contract law, corporate law, real estate, leasing, insurance, finance, and marketing.
- Drafting, reviewing, adapting, and negotiating commercial contracts as well as other legal documents.
- Supporting the General Counsel with complex legal issues and strategic corporate projects, as well as identifying legal risks and developing practical solutions.
- Supporting the existing data protection framework of the corporate group in close cooperation with internal data protection coordinators and relevant specialist departments, including information security. Contributing to the promotion of data protection awareness and knowledge transfer.
- Active participation in the optimisation of legal processes, standardisation of contract templates, and in the evaluation, implementation, and support of innovative legal tech and AI-supported solutions.
Your Profile
- Completed Swiss law degree with good academic results and around 4-7 years of relevant professional experience; admission as a lawyer in Switzerland is a great advantage.
- Broad legal expertise with a focus on business law issues as well as professional experience in a renowned law firm and in the legal department of a company.
- Ability to independently handle legal matters, draft and negotiate contracts, and provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice.
- Good knowledge of data protection, interest in legal tech, strong communication skills, and fluent German and English language skills.
- Availability for a start date in mid-November 2026 and willingness to undertake a fixed-term assignment of 3-4 months.
If you are available for a start date in mid-November 2026 and interested in a fixed-term assignment of 3-4 months in Zurich, we look forward to receiving your application.
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