Michael Page Switzerland
Lausanne
Interim Legal Counsel Medtech - Lausanne (80-100%)
- 08 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Temporary
- Lausanne
About the job
Support a fast-growing international MedTech company on commercial legal matters across Europe, including contract negotiation, distribution agreements, product launches, and marketing review. Work closely with the VP Legal and commercial teams to enable business growth while managing legal and compliance risks
Interim Legal Counsel Medtech - Lausanne (80-100%)
Our client is an innovative international MedTech company currently expanding its commercial presence across Europe and international markets. To support ongoing product launches and commercial operations, the company is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel on an interim or consulting basis.
Description
Reporting directly to the VP Legal, you will provide hands-on legal support to commercial, sales and marketing teams during a period of significant international growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including distribution, partnership and service agreements.
- Supporting product launches and market expansion initiatives across Europe and international markets.
- Advising commercial and business development teams on day-to-day legal matters.
- Reviewing marketing and promotional materials for compliance purposes.
- Supporting commercial discussions with distributors, hospitals and clinics.
- Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks while enabling business objectives.
- Providing practical and business-oriented legal advice within a regulated industry environment.
Profile
- Qualified lawyer admitted to a recognised Bar.
- Approximately 5-8 years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong commercial contracting and negotiation experience.
- Previous exposure to Medical Devices, MedTech, Pharma or Life Sciences highly preferred.
- Experience supporting international commercial operations and product launches.
- Fluent English mandatory.
- Available immediately or at short notice.
- Consultant, contractor or interim profile welcome.
Job Offer
- Interim / consulting assignment.
- Start date: ASAP (ideally mid-July).
- Duration: 6 to 12 months, with potential extension.
- Lausanne area.
- Competitive daily rate or fixed-term package depending on engagement structure.
