Legal Counsel

About the job

Legal Counsel

(m/f/x)

Hours: full time
Location: Baar/Switzerland

The Position

The Legal Counsel is a key member of the VAROPreem Legal function, supporting legal service delivery across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH).

We are looking for an energetic lawyer with strong attention to detail and a “can-do” commercial attitude.

The role combines independent legal advisory with close collaboration across business units, particularly in the context of VAROPreem’s growing presence in renewable energy and the broader energy transition.

Working closely with senior legal and commercial stakeholders, the Legal Counsel will manage legal matters autonomously, while contributing to the strategic and operational effectiveness of the Group Legal Department.

Prior experience in an in-house legal role is an advantage.

This role is base in Baar, Switzerland, and erports to the Senior Legal Counsel DACH.

Your Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Business Support

• Provide direct legal advice to the business and all departments in the DACH region, acting as the first point of contact for operational legal queries.

• Advise on a broad range of commercial, regulatory, and compliance topics across VARO’s value chain: refining, logistics, trading, biofuels, and e-mobility.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to manage risks and resolve legal issues.

  Contracting & Transactions

  • Independently draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supply, storage, infrastructure, and project-related contracts.

  • Support cross-border transactions and initiatives in both conventional and renewable energy.

    Regulatory Compliance & Risk

    • Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable national and EU and Swiss legislation.

    • Support the GDPR/FADP implementation and data privacy governance.

      Policies & Training

      • Maintain and improve contract templates, legal processes, and internal policies.

      • Contribute to legal awareness and training initiatives across the business.

        
        

        Your Profile - Essential

        knowledge, skills &

        abilities

        • Strong commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to translate legal complexity into actionable and pragmatic business advice.

        • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills across all levels of the organisation.

        • Fluent in German and English.

        • High standards of integrity, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to risk management.

          Qualifications

          • Qualified lawyer or legal professional (minimum MLaw) with experience in Swiss or German law.

          • Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience, ideally combining in-house and private practice exposure in the energy, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.

            
            

            We Offer

            • A professional and very well connected work environment with a young and international Team in a growing company

            • An attractive workplace in Baar with great development opportunities within an international, corporate environment

            • Attractive salary and bonus structures, as well as an employer-financed pension and accident insurance

            • Further benefits directed towards both physical training and self-development

              
              

              Are you ready to take this exciting journey with us?

              Then we look forward to receiving your application – simply click on the “Apply now” button to get started.
              

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