Legal Counsel - IP & Commercial Contracts (VD) - 100%

Our client is an established international industrial group with global operations based in the Lausanne area.

Description

As a member of the legal team, you will provide practical and business-oriented legal support across a variety of topics including commercial matters, intellectual property and compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.
• Advising internal stakeholders on contractual and legal risk matters.
• Supporting intellectual property related activities and coordinating with external advisers where necessary.
• Providing legal support on data protection and privacy matters.
• Assisting with the implementation of internal policies and compliance initiatives.
• Managing relationships with external counsel.
• Supporting dispute resolution and contentious matters when required.
• Participating in legal projects involving multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes and documentation.

Profile

• Master's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• Approximately 5 to 8 years of professional legal experience gained in-house and/or within a law firm.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts.
• Exposure to intellectual property matters.
• Familiarity with data privacy and compliance topics.
• Experience working within an international environment.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.

• Languages

  • Fluent English.
  • Fluent French.
  • German would be considered a strong advantage.

• Personal Attributes

  • Pragmatic and solutions-oriented.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Organised and detail-oriented.
  • Business-minded approach.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic international environment.

Job Offer

• Broad and varied legal role.
• International exposure.
• High level of interaction with business stakeholders.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.