Aarau
Head of Asset Related Contracts (80-100%)
- 26 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Aarau
About the job
Swissgrid is a technology- and innovation-driven company focused on the electricity future of Switzerland. Our employees develop the best solutions for the Swiss transmission grid with the highest level of quality, motivation and commitment. As the national grid company, we offer you exciting and meaningful tasks. Apply now and help shape the electricity future of Switzerland with us.
Head of Asset Related Contracts (80-100%)
Ensuring electricity in Switzerland
Law, negotiation, leadership and infrastructure – combine these topics in a key role for the Swiss transmission grid. As Head of Asset Related Contracts, you are responsible for a broad contract portfolio related to the Swiss transmission grid and lead a team of ten employees.
As an important hub between internal and external partners, you connect legal, technical and business management issues. You develop contract solutions, conduct demanding negotiations, manage complex topics and ensure that different interests come together in viable solutions. You create the legal and contractual foundations that allow the transmission grid to be operated, expanded and further developed.
The energy system is undergoing fundamental change. Through your work, you make a direct contribution to the integration of new power plants, storage facilities and consumers as well as to the security of supply in Switzerland. In this role, you can help shape, take responsibility and work together with different disciplines to develop sustainable solutions.
Your tasks
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You are responsible for easement and property management as well as plant and grid connection contracts including risk reporting
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You manage nationwide route security, represent Swissgrid’s interests in construction projects near lines and strategically develop these topics further
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You handle demanding legal cases in easement management and route security and coordinate the necessary internal and external partners
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You strategically develop the grid connection process and the associated contract documents further
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You negotiate and further develop asset-related contracts, bringing together legal, technical and economic requirements
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As a member of the management team, you actively help shape the strategic development of the Grid Strategy department
This is how you make a difference
You are a communicative, reflective and solution-oriented personality who enjoys taking responsibility and keeps an overview even with complex issues. You can bring together different perspectives, make clear decisions and win people over to common solutions.
You do not need to cover every professional facet of this versatile area of responsibility yet. What counts is a solid legal foundation, your leadership skills and willingness to work together with specialists to familiarise yourself with technical and business management topics. You bring the following:
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Completed studies in law (Master’s degree or equivalent) and very good knowledge of Swiss law
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Experience in contract management, contract negotiations or in supporting complex infrastructure or transformation projects
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Leadership experience or demonstrable experience in the professional management of teams, projects or interdisciplinary working groups
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Enjoyment in collaborating with specialists from law, technology, operations and business management as well as the ability to moderate different stakeholder groups
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Goal-oriented, pragmatic and careful working style as well as very good written expression
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Fluent German or French skills, good knowledge of the other language and good English skills
About us
We are the Asset Related Contracts team and are responsible for Swissgrid’s asset-related contracts throughout Switzerland. As a central interface, we work closely with technical and legal specialist departments, projects and external industry partners. We share an open collaboration, mutual support and the inclusion of different perspectives.
You can expect a committed team, plenty of scope for design and a role with visible impact on Switzerland’s energy future. If you want to contribute your legal expertise, lead people and actively further develop contract management, we look forward to your application.
And if you do not meet every single requirement: apply anyway. What matters to us is what you bring and what you make of it together with your team.
We offer you varied and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland. In addition, you benefit from the following perks:
- Flexible working hours (42 hours per week)
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25-30 days of holiday as well as paid company holidays between Christmas and New Year
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Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension fund
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Financial and/or time support for internal or external training
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State-of-the-art working environment in close proximity to Aarau station
