Legal Counsel
Role description
< charset="utf-8">Legal Counsel
A fast-growing international company operating in the engineering, construction, and mission-critical infrastructure sector is seeking a:
Legal Counsel
to join its expanding Legal & Compliance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working in a dynamic international environment and partnering closely with business stakeholders to support strategic projects and day-to-day operations.
Missions:
- < >Provide practical legal advice on corporate, commercial, governance, and operational matters. > < >Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and corporate agreements. > < >Support legal and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. > < >Assist with corporate governance activities, including company incorporations, statutory filings, and corporate records management. > < >Advise on contract administration, claims management, and contractual risk allocation. > < >Support strategic projects and provide pragmatic legal solutions aligned with business objectives. > < >Assist with dispute avoidance, arbitration, litigation, and the management of external counsel when required. > < >Collaborate closely with teams across Commercial, Procurement, Finance, HR, and Operations. > < >Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, governance frameworks, and legal operations. >
Profile
- < >Master in Law or/and qualified lawyer > < >Minimum 3 years of experience as Legal Counsel within an international corporate, engineering, construction, infrastructure, or EPC environment. > < >Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts. > < >Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts, variation order management, and contract administration principles. > < >Exposure to arbitration and dispute resolution matters. > < >Experience supporting corporate governance and entity management activities. > < >Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. > < >Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment. > < >Proficiency with legal technology and AI-powered tools is an advantage. >
What We Offer
A varied and challenging legal role within a rapidly growing international organization.
Exposure to complex cross-border projects and strategic business initiatives.
A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- < >Location: Nyon, Switzerland > < >Important: This role is office-based and requires on-site presence. Home office is not available for this position. >
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