Legal Counsel w/m/d 80 - 100%

About the job

• Advice and support for our subsidiaries and departments in all operational legal matters with a focus on: competition law, commercial and contract law, and labor law
•  Analysis of complex legal cases and development of practical, economically sound solution proposals
•  Support in judicial and extrajudicial proceedings
•  Contract management: review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts with internal and external partners
•  Project work: early integration of the legal perspective in projects and close cooperation with the respective operational units
•  Training: conception and implementation of training for employees
• Coordination of external law firms: briefing, management, and quality control of external lawyers

• Completed studies in law (Lic. iur. / MLaw) including bar admission or other legal further education
•  Several years of legal professional experience in a company or a commercial law firm
•  Native German speaker and very good knowledge of French. Good English skills are a plus
•  Experience in the M&A environment is an advantage
•  Independent, reliable, and team-oriented working style
•  Strong sense of responsibility, high service orientation, and entrepreneurial thinking
•  Good communication skills and assertiveness

• A varied, diverse, and challenging activity in an attractive working environment with direct reference to operational business
•  A motivated team where you can take responsibility and actively contribute
•  A trusting working atmosphere with modern workplaces and contemporary infrastructure
•  A centrally located workplace in the city of Bern in close proximity to the main train station
•  Flexible working hours and attractive social benefits

fenaco is a cooperative with around 11,000 employees and pursues the overarching goal of supporting farmers in the economic development of their businesses. It is active in the areas of agriculture, food industry, retail, and energy with well-known Swiss brands.

For our Group Legal and Compliance Department at the headquarters in Bern, we are looking for a Legal Counsel 80-100% starting June 1, 2026.

For further information, Stephanie Arni, HR Business Partner, is available at 058 434 08 01.