Corporate M&A Counsel - Pharma Sector - Switzerland

Recruiter
Taylor Root
Location
Switzerland
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
21 May 2015
Closes
18 Jun 2015
Ref
868502MZK
Contact
Miriam Kuepper
Job Title
In House Counsel
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Global pharmaceutical company is seeking to add a corporate M&A counsel to their existing legal team in Switzerland.

You will be part of an international legal team advising the business on highly complex cross-border M&A transactions. In particular, you will be responsible for managing and executing these transactions and ensuring high quality and timely legal advice on all matters is provided. Working closely with M&A, functional and divisional colleagues, you will be conducting and/or coordinating legal due diligence, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation and contracts as well as coordinating cross-divisional and cross-functional input on M&A legal work streams. Furthermore, your responsibility will also encompass the co-ordination and execution of closing of transactions.

You have trained and qualified at a leading law firm and have at least four years professional experience, ideally including in-house experience. You must be fluent in English - other European languages may be advantageous.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work for a global organisation and will suit individuals who seek to thrive in a challenging, opportunistic and high-energy environment.

For all positions based in Switzerland, Taylor Root works exclusively with APC International who are our Swiss based and licensed partner. All selected applications will be forwarded by Taylor Root to APC International for processing according to Swiss law.

SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.