Manager Legal Operations, Partnerships & Sustainability 50-70%

An icon among Swiss hotels: The story of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 – a story that still impresses and touches today. High up on the Bürgenberg lies an oasis of relaxation and a place of first-class hospitality. The Bürgenstock Resort and its approximately 700 employees from 54 nations offer the perfect setting for dazzling moments that remain memorable.

Three exclusive hotels, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5* Superior) with the two accommodation options The Contemporary and The Heritage, the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock (5* Superior), and the Taverne 1879 (3*) are available to guests. Each of these houses knows how to create a unique atmosphere. Ten restaurants, bars & lounges are the showcase for culinary excellence; in the award-winning Alpine Spa and Waldhotel Spa, guests find ultimate relaxation. The Bürgenstock Resort is not only a dream destination for travelers from all over the world but also a workplace with an excellent corporate culture.

The resort ranks 4th among the best employers in Switzerland 2023 in the category of gastronomy, tourism, accommodation, entertainment, and leisure, and received the official certification as a "Great Place to Work" in Switzerland 2025. Two awards that fill the entire team with pride.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

Manager Legal Operations, Partnerships & Sustainability 50-70%

Your area of responsibility includes the following tasks:

• Initial legal analysis and advice on operational issues in the resort, especially in contract management.
• Review, evaluation, and management of contracts as well as creation and updating of contract templates in German and English.
• Support of the Director of Finance and department heads with legal inquiries and interface to external legal advisors.
• Organization and maintenance of legal cases and documents in the DMS (M-Files).
• Preparation of English-language memos for the owner company.
• Participation in compliance, data protection, and sustainability projects, including coordination of external consultants.

For this position, you ideally bring a legal education, e.g., a Bachelor of Science in Business Law or a paralegal qualification, as well as several years of professional experience. Alternatively, a commercial apprenticeship with vocational baccalaureate or commercial school or an equivalent basic education is possible. You have at least two years of experience as a paralegal, either in a law firm or in-house, and work very precisely and carefully. Linguistically, you convince with excellent German skills, good English skills (at least B2), and basic knowledge of French (B1 or better). Experience in project management is an advantage.

You can expect a varied activity in a great team with many benefits, such as the staff house with a fitness studio, TV lounge, billiard room, and library. You receive discounts in the restaurants, in the hotel for overnight stays for you and your family and friends, discounts for tennis, golf, sports articles as well as insurance and medical services. You can attend group courses at attractive prices and obtain REKA checks from us at preferential conditions. Travel by public transport is financially supported by the company, and parking spaces are offered at attractive prices. As an employee, you get access to the Beekeeper employee app, benefit from interesting further training and internal advancement opportunities, and much more. If you also identify with our values of enthusiasm, commitment, responsibility, and entrepreneurship (BEvU), then seize this unique opportunity for a varied task with great potential to learn new things and contribute to the success of the world-class resort in the heart of Switzerland.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with a cover letter, references, and photo.

If you enjoy dealing with guests, are communicative and resilient, and do not shy away from weekend shifts, you are exactly right with us. Seize the unique opportunity of a varied task with the potential to learn in the most beautiful mountain surroundings.

Awards:

Swiss Location Awards «Switzerland's best meeting location»

World Travel Awards «Switzerland's Leading Luxury Hotel 2024»

World Spa Awards «World’s, Europe’s & Switzerland’s Best Hotel Spa 2024»

LHW Membership Awards «Remarkable Experience Award 2023»

Great Place To Work 2025

The New York Times’ «52 Places to Go in 2018»

Travel + Leisure «500 List 2021»

Handelszeitung «Best Employer in the Hospitality Sector 2023»

Falstaff Magazine «Best Hotel in Switzerland - No. 1»

Wine Spectator 2024 «Best Award of Excellence»

Swiss Bar Awards «Best Hotel Bar»

BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS AG

Michelle Gaberthüel

Bürgenstock 30

6363 Obbürgen

Phone +41 41 612 61 61

https://burgenstockresort.com