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(Senior) Lead - Employment Law
- 12 February 2026
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- Zurich
Job summary
Join On as a Senior Lead in Employment Law, based in Zurich. Be part of a dynamic team with a global reach.
Tasks
- Advise HR and management on diverse employment law issues.
- Provide strategic support for labor law matters across jurisdictions.
- Lead training and develop resources for employment law topics.
Skills
- Law degree with 5+ years in Swiss employment law and global experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for legal challenges.
- Collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous learning.
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About the job
In short
The (Senior) Lead - Employment Law role will report to the Head of Employment Law on the Legal Team.
On is looking for a business-oriented, pragmatic, and proactive employment lawyer to join the On Legal Team in Zurich, Switzerland reporting to the Head of Employment Law. Someone who has a demonstrated ability to independently manage a diverse and complex workload, while proactively anticipating issues in this dynamic, growth oriented environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a multinational environment and handling a wide range of labor and employment law matters in our global company for various jurisdictions.
Your Mission
- Advising HR functions and management in all aspects of labor and employment law.
- Providing strategic advice and support on employment law related topics for Switzerland and other jurisdictions (particularly EMEA and APAC): Advising on performance and disciplinary matters, internal investigations, employee mobility, works council and union related matters, managing employment related agreements and documents.
- Handling employment litigations and disputes in collaboration with external counsels.
- Leading and/or supporting multi-jurisdictional projects.
- Leading training on employment law related topics and developing knowledge resources for internal stakeholders.
- Identifying opportunities for improved processes and playbooks.
- Updating and drafting internal policies.
- Creating and maintaining subject matter expertise in new markets and evolving areas of global employment law.
- Creating and updating HR policies and procedures.
Your story
- Law degree from Switzerland (admitted to the bar) or another jurisdiction (accredited institution) with proven skills in Swiss employment law and 5+ years post qualification experience in a law firm and in-house, preferred experience in a global company.
- In-depth experience with relevant employment and labor laws.
- Experience in strategically advising on employment related topics in a company operating in multiple jurisdictions in a fast pace environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex legal and business challenges.
- Collaborative nature and the ability to build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Innovative mindset with a passion for trying new things and improving the way we work.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest developments in your focus area.
- Swiss residency.
About the Team
Being part of the Legal Team at On means being an entrepreneurial minded self-starter, with exceptional organizational skills, who likes teamwork and is not afraid of venturing into unknown territory and working autonomously with a high degree of proactiveness. In your role you will have a global function in the Employment Law team and be involved in various legal matters in the EMEA and APAC region as well as on a global scale. You will be based in our global headquarters in Zurich.
