Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate TransactionLHH

The Adecco Group Switzerland

Our client is looking for a:

Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Transaction

As a Senior Legal Counsel in the Corporate Transactions Department, you will play a pivotal role in advising and supporting our client global business operations on a wide range of complex corporate and transactional matters. You will be responsible for managing and executing high-value international transactions from inception to completion, ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with our client's strategic objectives:

-Lead, advise on and manage the legal aspects of international joint ventures, M&A transactions (both asset and share deals) and internal reorganisations, including:

-Draft, review, and interpret legal documentation, analyse legal issues, and make recommendations on necessary actions in substantial legal matters in a fast-paced, international setting.

-Evaluate and negotiate contractual terms across jurisdictions; advise commercial teams on legal risks.

-Advise on corporate matters, including:

-Collaborate with compliance and competition teams to align legal input on corporate and commercial projects.

-Consult with management, internal teams, external counsel, and regulators.

YOUR BACKGROUND

-Qualified lawyer with 6+ years of post-qualification experience in a top-tier law firm or multinational in-house team.

-Strong background in international corporate transactions, especially JVs and M&A. Experience in commercial contracting, real estate, construction, and tender processes advantageous.

-Deep understanding of corporate law, governance, and regulatory frameworks.

-Strong negotiation, drafting, commercial acumen, analytical and decision-making abilities.

-Excellent organizational skills with experience of handling numerous and competing tasks and priorities of complex, cross-border matters independently and under pressure.

-Excellent communicator, collaborative.

Initiative-taking, accountable, deadline driven.

-Able to work independently while keeping others informed.

-Fluent in English and business knowledge of other languages (Spanish, Portuguese or French).

-Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

CONTRACT DETAILS

Based in Geneva.

Full-time.

Permanent Role.

Starting ASAP.

EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit is required.