Office of the General Counsel – Commercial Lawyer

13 février 2026
80 – 100%
Durée indéterminée
anglais (Courant), allemand (Courant)
Zurich

À propos de cette offre

Location: Zurich

Work Pattern Percentage: 80-100%

Are you a motivated, agile, organised and creative lawyer? Are you a strong team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment and passionate to deliver tangible outcomes? Do you thrive on developing pragmatic solutions to solve complex challenges?

If so, the Office of the General Counsel is looking for you!

An opportunity has arisen to join Deloitte Switzerland’s Office of the General Counsel, which will involve working very closely with other lawyers and various business stakeholders. You will work as part of a growing and experienced team with opportunities to engage with senior staff across all functions of Deloitte.

How you can make an impact

Support with a view to leading negotiations for complex consulting and technology-based contracts, including regularly facing off with client legal teams and their external counsels.

Develop commercial and pragmatic solutions based on legal risks identified.

Advise on a wide range of legal topics in an international environment and on potential risks and challenges in relation to opportunities and engagements as they arise.

Provide legal support on domestic and cross-border projects.

Being an active part of a diverse team with an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.

Who we are looking for

Master’s degree in law and admission to the Swiss bar.

Proven post bar experience in negotiating complex commercial and technology contracts.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and German. Other languages such as French and Italian are a plus.

Strong negotiation, organizational, analytical and research skills.

Ability to manage a demanding workload effectively, being responsive and meeting tight deadlines.

Capacity to quickly adapt to a large and complex structure with varying demands and to prioritize efficiently while working on numerous projects simultaneously.

Experience of dealing with and managing senior and multiple stakeholders.

Your team

The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for managing Deloitte’s legal affairs as they relate to contract reviews and negotiations, labour law, litigation, regulatory matters, legal risks and other legal areas. As a team member of the Office of the General Counsel, you will make an impact that matters. Your professional and pragmatic legal support will contribute to the success of Deloitte. We are looking for someone with drive and strong interpersonal skills.

Careers at Deloitte. Choose your impact.

At Deloitte, your ideas create impact and spark meaningful change for our clients, people and society. Your unique expertise, background and perspective helps us find new ways into the most complex challenges so we can brighten the futures of those our work affects. At Deloitte, you can build a career that inspires and energizes you. At Deloitte, you can choose your impact.

In Switzerland, we provide industry-specific services in the areas of Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, and Technology & Transformation. With close to 3,000 employees at six locations, we serve companies and organizations of all sizes in all industry sectors. We offer meaningful and challenging work, an inclusive and supportive environment where you can be your best self and where you will never stop growing. You will benefit from flexible and hybrid working conditions, wellbeing and parental programs as well as many opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn.

Join us and become part of a global network of like-minded people dedicated to making a difference, whether by addressing climate change or improving 100 million futures by 2030. Want to know more about opportunities at Deloitte? Visit www.apply.deloitte.ch .

How to apply

We look forward to hearing from you! Please click on "apply now" to submit a complete application, including CV, cover letter, references and degree certificates.

If you have any questions, please contact Nidhi at Write an email.

*We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability, in accordance with applicable law. Research shows that women are less likely to apply for roles unless they match all the criteria; don’t hold yourself back - apply today.

We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.

Deloitte AG and Deloitte Consulting AG are Swiss subsidiaries of Deloitte LLP, the DTTL member firm in the United Kingdom.

Requisition reference: 22208