Corporate Legal Counsel

Job description

We are looking for a Corporate Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Tax function in Zug. This role focuses on the corporate legal aspects of the Egeria Group - supporting the governance structuring and legal maintenance of the groups Swiss and international entities. You will work closely with the Chief Legal & Tax Officer and collaborate with colleagues across legal finance and the deal teams to ensure the groups corporate legal framework remains robust compliant and fit for purpose.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced in-house or advisory lawyer looking to move into a broader business-facing corporate legal role within an entrepreneurial and international investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate legal matters for Egeria Group AG and its affiliated entities including corporate governance entity maintenance and statutory compliance

• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements (e.g. shareholder resolutions board minutes intercompany agreements service agreements NDAs)

• Support corporate restructurings entity formations liquidations and other changes to the groups legal structure

• Assist with governance matters for boards and management bodies across group entities including preparation of resolutions and maintenance of corporate records

• Advise internal stakeholders on Swiss corporate law requirements and cross-border considerations relevant to the groups structure

• Work closely with the Chief Legal & Tax Officer on corporate legal aspects of transactions financing arrangements and group reorganizations

• Liaise with external counsel notaries and the Swiss commercial register on corporate filings and formalities

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal legal processes templates and governance documentation

• Support corporate tax-related matters in coordination with the tax team where legal and tax considerations intersect

What We Offer

• A varied and hands-on corporate legal role within an international investment group

• Direct exposure to the Chief Legal & Tax Officer and senior stakeholders across the organization

• A collegial entrepreneurial working environment based in Zug

• Opportunity to grow within a broader legal and tax function with international scope

Job requirements

• 46 years of relevant experience gained in-house at a law firm or within a Big Four professional services firm

• Solid grounding in corporate law ideally including exposure to Swiss corporate structures and governance requirements

• Corporate tax knowledge is a strong plus

• Bar exam / admission to the bar is not a requirement

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with an eye for detail and practical business-oriented judgment

• Ability to work independently manage multiple matters simultaneously and communicate clearly with both legal and non-legal stakeholders

• Fluency in English and German required; Dutch is an advantage

• A proactive hands-on mindset suited to a lean entrepreneurial team environment

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
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