Legal Counsel (m/f/d) in the Legal Department of SAP (Switzerland) AG

About the job

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP was founded in 1972 by five colleagues who wanted to create something new. Together they reinvented enterprise software and revolutionized the way business is done. To this day, as a market leader in enterprise applications, we have stayed true to our roots. That is why we develop solutions that fuel innovation and provide equal opportunities across borders and cultures for our employees and customers.

At SAP, we value entrepreneurial spirit. Therefore, we promote creativity and build long-term relationships with our employees. We know that our workforce, shaped by diversity and inclusion, helps ensure our competitiveness and offers opportunities for all. We are convinced that together we can change industries, promote economic growth, improve societies, and protect the environment. Because it is high-performing, efficient companies – Best-Run Business – that make a difference in the world and improve people's lives.

ABOUT THE POSITION

To strengthen our team in the legal department of SAP (Switzerland) AG, we are looking for a lawyer who ideally already has experience in IT projects, software contracts, cloud services, and data protection law, through work in an IT company (or environment) or as a lawyer.

The scope of activities includes the legal support and advice of the individual SAP sales and service areas and partner management, the management of SAP (Switzerland) AG, as well as close cooperation and coordination with SAP SE as the parent company and participation in international teams.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contract negotiations: drafting and negotiating contracts with customers and partners across all business areas
• Data protection & AI: drafting and negotiating agreements on data protection and other legal/regulatory requirements, especially in the area of artificial intelligence and financial market supervisory law
• Legal advice: internal legal advice for all business areas and the management of SAP (Switzerland) AG
• Competition/antitrust law: assessment of competition and antitrust law issues
• International collaboration: collaboration with legal colleagues in the MEE region, especially for coordination and localization of new business and contract models
• Knowledge transfer: creation and delivery of training on legal matters
• Escalation management: legal support of escalations

YOUR PROFILE

Education & professional experience:

• Completed law degree with a focus on Swiss law (MLaw, lic. iur., or comparable degree from a Swiss university)
• Entry-level or up to 5 years of professional experience in a law firm in the field of IT law or in the legal department of an IT company or comparable environment

Language skills:

• Fluent German and English
• Good French skills desirable

Required skills:

• Strong teamwork, reliability, and collegiality
• Confident appearance, resilience, and assertiveness
• Solution-oriented and efficient advisory competence
• Entrepreneurial action
• Innovative thinking
• Result and customer orientation
• Ability to handle complexity and independently prioritize various requirements
• Willingness to work in an agile, changing environment
• Interest in learning new legal areas

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge in IT law, especially project contracts, software and cloud contracts, as well as data protection law and AI law with relevant professional experience in a law firm or legal department of an IT company or comparable environment
• Goal-oriented, timely, and competent negotiation skills

SAP'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

To optimally leverage our innovative power, we invest in the development of our workforce shaped by diversity and inclusion. Promoting the individual skills and talents that each employee brings to the company is our priority. SAP is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in professional life and to creating a suitable working environment for applicants with physical or mental disabilities.

If you need support when applying on the website, please send an appropriate email to the Recruiting Operations Team at Careers@sap.com referencing the position.

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a background check by an external provider.

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we bring out the best in you. We are builders covering over 20 industries and 80% of global trade, and we need your unique talents to help shape what comes next. The work is challenging – but it is important. You will find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What do you get? Continuous learning, skill development, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

We win through inclusion.

SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing, and flexible work models help everyone – regardless of background – feel included and give their best. At SAP, we believe that the unique skills and qualities each individual brings to our company make us stronger. We invest in our employees to build trust and help everyone reach their full potential. Ultimately, we believe in unleashing all talents and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of equal employment opportunity and provides accessible accommodations for applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you wish to apply for a position at SAP and require accommodation or special assistance navigating our website or completing your application, please email the Recruiting Operations Team at Careers@sap.com. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

For SAP employees: According to the eligibility rules set out in the SAP referral policy, only permanent positions are eligible for the SAP employee referral program. Special conditions may apply for apprenticeship positions.

Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background check by an external provider.

Use of AI in the recruitment process

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