Legal Counsel

A leading multinational industry group with its European headquarters in Zug is seeking a Legal Counsel for a maternity leave cover.Reporting to the Head of Legal Europe, you will advise senior management on strategic and tactical legal matters and support the European business across a broad range of legal topics. The role provides exposure to commercial agreements, M&A transactions, litigation, corporate governance, and special projects, particularly within retail operations, distribution networks, and supplier relationships.

Legal Counsel (maternity leave cover)

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational legal advice across European retail operations, distribution networks, and supplier relationships, covering corporate, employment, commercial, and governance matters.

Support the Head of Legal Europe on all legal, organisational, and administrative topics, ensuring compliance and smooth regional operations.

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and corporate agreements (including supply, distribution, marketing) and manage related documentation.

Advise on and support European M&A transactions, working in cross-functional project teams and coordinating external counsel.

Manage a broad portfolio of legal matters (contracts, marketing, litigation, special projects), build strong internal client relationships, and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Profile

Law degree from a recognised European university (MLaw or equivalent); bar qualification advantageous but not mandatory.

Approximately 4-6 years of relevant Swiss experience, gained in-house or at an international law firm, with strong exposure to corporate law and commercial agreements involving retailers and distributors.

Fluency in English and German (minimum C1) with excellent drafting and communication skills.

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently while performing under pressure.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted internal relationships; willingness to travel internationally (Europe / USA).

Apply today to make an impact in a collaborative multinational environment as Legal Counsel (Maternity Leave Cover).

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