Commercial Legal Counsel - 6-month fixed-term assignment

Description of the role

Our client is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join its Corporate Legal Department at its headquarters in Geneva, for a fixed-term assignment of approximately 6 months. This position is ideal for a commercial lawyer with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience who thrives in a fast-paced, international, and highly diversified environment. You will be part of a collaborative and growing legal team based in Geneva, working closely with colleagues across multiple international offices. The role requires a high level of autonomy, strong business acumen, and the ability to quickly integrate into ongoing operations to ensure continuity during this period.

Commercial Legal Counsel - 6-month fixed-term assignment

Main responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, service agreements, sponsorship agreements, license agreements, collaborations, flight charter agreements, SaaS agreements, concession agreements, MOUs, and NDAs

• Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders across various departments

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies

• Contribute to the development and implementation of contracting and procurement policies

• Support the creation of contract templates and internal training materials

• Work both independently and collaboratively with legal team members on diverse legal matters

We are looking for a profile with the following qualifications

• Admission to the bar or equivalent qualification (European or common law background is an advantage)

• 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience, gained in a law firm and/or in-house, with exposure to international operations

• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken); French or Italian is considered a strong asset

• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and project management skills

• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-evolving environment

• Proactive mindset, flexibility, and willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic organization

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle a high volume of varied contractual matters