Head of Legal & Governance

This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel or emerging General Counsel to become the first legal hire in a growing international business. Our client is building a global business focused on sustainable materials and is looking for its first in-house legal leader. Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and Board, you will establish the legal, governance and compliance foundations of a growing international organisation. Success in this role is less about being the most technical lawyer and more about being a trusted business partner who can build frameworks, manage risk and help the company move forward.

What You'll Do

• Build and own the company's legal, governance and compliance framework
• Act as trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO and Board
• Lead corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions
• Support regulatory compliance and risk management activities
• Draft, negotiate and manage commercial agreements
• Partner with external counsel on transactions and strategic projects
• Create practical processes that enable growth without unnecessary bureaucracy

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years' experience across corporate law, governance, compliance and commercial matters
• Experience operating within a business, not exclusively in private practice
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to balance legal rigour with commercial pragmatism
• Track record of taking ownership and delivering outcomes
• Experience working across international jurisdictions
• Fluent English; German is advantageous
• Swiss Bar admission is helpful but not essential

The Ideal Candidate

You are a self-starter who enjoys building rather than maintaining. You can operate independently, influence senior stakeholders and establish structure in a fast-moving environment.

You are comfortable being a team of one, leveraging external advisors where needed, and you understand that success comes from enabling the business, not creating complexity.

Why Join?

• First legal hire in a growing international company
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and Board members
• Opportunity to build the legal function from the ground up
• Entrepreneurial environment with genuine autonomy
• Mission-driven business addressing global sustainability challenges

This role requires regular presence in Zug and is best suited to someone available to join within the coming months.