Legal Counsel (1 year contract)
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.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Legal & Compliance
Focus: General In-House Law
Industry: Mining
Salary: confidential
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Zug
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: DDGW4U-67E2FE8F
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Consultant: Charlotte Jacobs
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