Commercial Legal Advisor - 6-month fixed-term assignment

Role Overview

An international company with diverse activities is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Group Legal team based in Geneva. This role is suited for a business-oriented lawyer with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience, comfortable operating in a fast-moving, multicultural environment.

You will be part of a collaborative legal function supporting multiple business units across different jurisdictions, working closely with both legal colleagues and internal stakeholders worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will work both independently and as part of a team on a broad range of matters, including:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial agreements (e.g. supply and service contracts, partnerships, licensing arrangements, technology agreements, NDAs, framework agreements, etc.);

• Providing clear, practical and risk-based legal advice to business teams to support commercial objectives;

• Ensuring activities are aligned with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies;

• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of legal templates, internal processes and training initiatives related to contracting and procurement;

• Contributing to cross-functional projects with legal implications.

Profile & Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer (bar admission or equivalent);

• Around 5 years of relevant experience, either in private practice or in-house, ideally within an international environment;

• Strong command of English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus;

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills;

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously and meet tight deadlines;

• Business-minded, proactive and adaptable, with a hands-on approach;

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving setting.