Paralegal (m/f/d)

About the job

Paralegal (m/f/d)
with a focus on international expansion and project support

Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Scope: Part-time 50%

About us
For over 55 years, the international brand Kieser has stood for health-oriented strength training – evidence-based, effective and clearly structured. With over 170 own and franchise studios worldwide, we pursue one goal: to make people capable, healthy and self-determined through targeted strengthening of the musculoskeletal system – at any age.

To strengthen the legal department of the Kieser Group and to support our international expansion, we are looking for a committed individual as a Paralegal (m/f/d) for our headquarters in Zurich, starting immediately or by arrangement.
 

Your mission
As part of our legal department and expansion teams, you take on a central coordination role between internal departments, external advisors and international business partners. With your structured and solution-oriented approach, you support legal processes and administrative procedures in the DACH region as well as international development projects along our global expansion.
 

What you achieve

• Efficient and legally secure contract management: You assist in the creation, review and negotiation of standard contracts (e.g. supply, service, NDA, GTC, IT and licence agreements) as well as in the further development of contract templates, guidelines and legal standards.

• Legal sparring partner: You independently handle legal issues and support the head of the legal department in advising internal departments. You coordinate complex issues with external lawyers and specialists.

• Corporate housekeeping and IP: You support management in corporate law matters and coordinate the administration of trademark and patent rights.

• International expansion & project coordination: You coordinate contract and due diligence processes, market entries and franchise projects and act as an interface between internal departments, external advisors and international stakeholders.

• Organisation & business support: You assist the head of the legal department as well as international expansion with administrative, organisational and project-related tasks.

What makes you stand out

• Bachelor’s degree in business law, paralegal training or comparable specialised qualification

• Professional experience in a legal department in the business sector, international law firm or a comparable corporate environment is an advantage

• Affinity for international business and expansion projects as well as enjoyment of coordination tasks

• Very good knowledge of civil, commercial and contract law

• Fluent German (C2) and very good English skills (C1), proficient with MS Office

• Quick comprehension, structured, precise, reliable and independent working style, initiative and high service orientation as well as discretion and team spirit

• A versatile and committed personality who can think outside the box and remains calm and composed even in hectic situations

   

What to expect from us

• Flexibility that connects: We offer you the possibility to work from home once a week based on full-time employment – for a balanced mix of presence and flexible working.

• Targeted development: We actively support your professional development with training courses so that you can continuously grow and discover new perspectives.

• Pension provision: Above-average contribution to occupational pension schemes

• Health as a priority: Use our free Kieser training subscription in all Kieser studios for health strength and a good balance.

• Exclusive benefits: Access to Corporate Benefits ( www.corporate-benefits.de ) and other employee benefits that enrich and appreciate your working day.

• Team spirit & environment: Experience an open culture of address, flat hierarchies, regular team events and a centrally located workplace with excellent transport connections.