Independently draft, review and negotiate a broad range of complex, high-value commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with Group policies and business objectives
Act as lead legal counsel on cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and other strategic investments, managing the full transaction lifecycle and coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors across multiple jurisdictions
Provide legal advice on financing transactions, including syndicated and bilateral credit facilities and other Group financing arrangements, partnering with the finance function on strategic and structuring matters across jurisdictions
Management of disputes, dispute resolution and litigation and/or investigations across the Group's international operations, including selection and oversight of external counsel and reporting on material matters to senior management
Monitor and assess key legal and regulatory developments across the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, and proactively advise the business on their implications and implementation
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Group-wide legal policies, processes and best practices, and provide guidance to business stakeholders on their application
Master's degree in law and Swiss Bar admission
At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm and/or the legal department of an international industrial company, with a demonstrated track record of independently handling complex, cross-border matters
Strong business and operational acumen, with the ability to operate effectively in an international, multi-jurisdictional environment
Sound judgment in balancing legal risk against commercial and operational priorities, with the confidence to make and defend recommendations at senior levels
Proven ability to manage multiple complex cross-jurisdictional matters concurrently under time and business pressure, exercising sound autonomous judgment
A proactive, adaptable, and results-driven mindset, with credibility and gravitas to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across the organization
Languages: German, native; English, fluent; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.
Readiness to travel up to 10%
Skills Required
- Master's degree in law
- Swiss Bar admission
- At least 5 years post-qualification experience in a leading law firm and/or legal department of an international industrial company
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience leading cross-border M&A transactions and managing full transaction lifecycle
- Experience advising on financing transactions including syndicated and bilateral credit facilities
- Experience managing disputes, litigation and investigations and overseeing external counsel
- Strong business and operational acumen, sound judgment balancing legal risk and commercial priorities
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex cross-jurisdictional matters under pressure
- Proactive, adaptable, results-driven mindset with credibility to engage senior stakeholders
- Languages: German native; English fluent
- Proficiency in additional European languages
- Readiness to travel up to 10%
What We Do
Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals, primarily fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite, and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. The company operates across diverse sectors, including construction, polymers, pulp and paper, agriculture, and life sciences. It provides high-purity minerals and specialty ingredients designed to improve process efficiency and performance for customers in over 50 countries.
