Legal Counsel

Ypsomed Diabetes Care AG is a new, independent medtech company and the leading developer and manufacturer of insulin pump systems for diabetes treatment. To strengthen the Legal Department, we are looking for a new Legal Counsel for our new location in the new building directly at Burgdorf railway station.

Legal Counsel | 80 - 100%

Ref. No. 7762

Location: Burgdorf | Hybrid

Support us in the production and development of cutting-edge medical technology solutions that enable people around the world to self-manage diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Your main tasks

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including development, supply, CMO; service, collaboration contracts, and general terms and conditions – in close cooperation with internal stakeholders and executive management
• Lead and conduct contract negotiations with both international and domestic clients, suppliers, and partners
• Provide legal guidance throughout the entire contract lifecycle – from initial drafting to execution and termination
• Maintain and develop our contract templates to ensure up-to-date and efficient legal operations
• Handle civil and corporate legal matters, evaluate options for action, and assess legal risks across the business
• Actively participate in cross-functional project teams, such as Product Management, Procurement, HR, IT, IP, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs
• Support the company in legal matters and procedures
• Enjoy a varied legal environment, touching on multiple areas of law in a forward-thinking company

Your profile

• Master’s degree in law (MLaw); admission to a bar – preferably in a foreign jurisdiction (e.g. UK, US, EU) – is a strong asset, but not mandatory
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position – preferably within the Pharma or Medtech industry
• Strong interest in international business law, especially in contractual matters within a technical and regulated industry
• Proven experience in contract manufacturing and ideally a solid understanding of product liability
• Affinity for digitalization topics and a willingness to engage with modern tools and workflows
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken); good command of German a plus, additional languages are an advantage
• Skilled in intercultural and interdisciplinary communication, with a solution-oriented mindset
• A flexible, proactive personality who values quality, independence, and appreciates a good sense of humor

Ypsomed - making the treatment of chronic diseases possible

More than 2,000 employees worldwide develop and produce injection and infusion systems for self-medication with the Ypsomed Group. We are a successful, rapidly growing, family-owned company headquartered in Burgdorf (CH) with various production sites and subsidiaries around the world. With our market-leading products and solutions, we enable people all over the globe to self-treatment. Despite chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, or certain types of cancer, they are provided with the greatest possible quality of life.

Contact

Marcel Brader
Human Resources Expert Recruiting

+41 (0) 34 424 42 79

Your future place of work

Burgdorf