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Legal Counsel (1 year contract)

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An international organisation is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its European legal team in Zug for a 12-month maternity cover. This is a broad, hands-on role offering exposure to a variety of legal and regulatory matters across a complex multinational business.

The role

You will provide practical legal advice across areas including:

  • European regulatory and compliance matters
  • Commercial contracts and negotiations
  • Employment law
  • Responsible sourcing and supply-chain topics
  • Corporate affairs and reputational matters
  • Sustainability, HSEC and human rights

You will work closely with legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across Europe.

Your profile

  • Swiss Qualified lawyer / bar admission
  • 3–5 years of post-qualification experience, gained in-house and/or in private practice
  • Broad legal experience across commercial, regulatory, employment or sustainability-related matters
  • Fluent English plus German or French
  • Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, energy or similarly regulated environment is an advantage
  • Pragmatic, collaborative and comfortable managing a varied workload

This is a great opportunity for a lawyer looking to gain broad international exposure within an established multinational environment.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Legal & Compliance

Focus: General In-House Law

Industry: Mining

Salary: confidential

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Zug

Job Reference: DDGW4U-67E2FE8F

Date posted: 10 August 2026

Consultant: Charlotte Jacobs