Legal Counsel (Commercial & contract law)

Our client, a global service provider supporting industrial, life sciences, and consumer sectors with specialised solutions, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their commercial legal team in Zug. This role offers an opportunity to work across high-impact cross-border transactions while contributing to a purpose-driven organisation.

About the role

As Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in supporting the company’s global commercial activities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Procurement, and Compliance, as well as external partners.

You will:

• Draft, negotiate and review complex commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide legal advice on procurement and supplier contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Support business strategy by refining legal templates and frameworks, and advising on key operational decisions.
• Participate in high-level negotiations and help resolve commercial disputes and claims.
• Lead legal aspects of strategic projects while upholding the highest standards of integrity.

This position is ideal for a legal professional ready to work across borders and industries in a truly international and collaborative environment.

About the candidate

To succeed in this role, you will bring 4–8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a blend of private practice and in-house legal work in international environments.

You will possess:

• A law degree with bar admission in Switzerland or another European jurisdiction.
• Expertise in commercial and contract law, particularly in negotiation and cross-jurisdictional matters.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to advise internal stakeholders and negotiate with external partners.
• A pragmatic, business-oriented mindset with the ability to manage risk while enabling commercial outcomes.
• Openness to legal tech, innovation and evolving industry practices.

About the organisation

Our client operates in over 2,000 offices worldwide, employing nearly 100,000 people. The company promotes a culture of integrity and collaboration, supported by flat hierarchies and global teamwork. There is a flexible hybrid working model and a clear commitment to work-life balance. Continuous professional development, ethical leadership, and impactful work are core to the organisation’s mission of creating safer, more connected communities.

What’s next?

If you're ready to advance your legal career in a global organisation where your work truly matters, this is your opportunity.

Apply now and take the next step in your professional journey.