The Role
Support commercial contract drafting and negotiation, Swiss corporate law, governance, compliance, legal risk management, and international legal research. The role involves advising internal stakeholders, coordinating with external counsel, improving legal workflows, and exploring AI and digital legal tools. No professional experience is required, and early-career candidates are welcome.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client is an international company based in Zug that provides messaging and communication solutions worldwide. It is looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to join its legal team, starting immediately. From day one, you will work on commercial contracts, Swiss corporate law matters and cross-border projects, supported by experienced legal professionals and an international team. As you gain experience, you will take on more and more ownership.
Your Tasks
- Draft and review commercial agreements and support their negotiation.
- Support Swiss corporate law, governance and corporate housekeeping matters.
- Contribute to compliance topics and practical legal risk management.
- Research legal questions arising from international business activities and turn your findings into clear, practical advice.
- Work directly with internal stakeholders and coordinate with external legal advisers where needed.
- Help improve legal workflows and explore practical uses of AI and digital legal tools.
Your Profile
- You hold a Master’s degree in Swiss Law (MLaw).
- You are fluent in German and English and comfortable working with legal documents and business stakeholders. Good French skills are a plus.
- You have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and clear written communication.
- You are pragmatic, reliable and solution-oriented, and you are confident asking questions and learning new things.
- You can set priorities, take ownership and enjoy collaborating across cultures and functions.
- You have a genuine interest in commercial law, international business, legal tech and AI.
- You hold Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit.
- No professional experience is required, and early-career candidates are explicitly welcome. Internships, traineeships, bar admission or an international legal education are an advantage.
Benefits
- Start: immediately
- Duration: open-ended
- Location: Zug, hybrid (regular office presence, a bit more during onboarding)
- Workload: 100%
- Hourly wage: competitive
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Swiss Law (MLaw)
- Fluency in German and English
- Comfort working with legal documents and business stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Clear written communication skills
- Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit
- Good French skills
- Internships, traineeships, bar admission, or international legal education
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The Company
What We Do
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