General Counsel Switzerland, Professional Services

Location
Switzerland
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
02 May 2017
Closes
30 May 2017
Ref
805310
Contact
Marlous Donders
Job Title
General Counsel
Practice Area
Company / Commercial
PQE Level
10+
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Our client, a professional services company, is seeking a General Counsel to lead, plan strategically, and develop the legal function in Switzerland.

You would be responsible for, among other things, all contentious, non-contentious, compliance and governance related legal advice, business transactions, complex litigation and disputes cases, managing external counsel and lead the company's best practices in Switzerland.

You are a lawyer, qualified in Switzerland, with at least 15 years experience. In-depth experience within the professional services industry is required. For this role, you need to have strong knowledge of the Swiss regulatory system, experience with litigation and disputes as well as managerial experience. Fluency in English is mandatory, French is an advantage.

For further information please contact Marlous Donders or email her