Legal Counsel - Real Estate & Construction

For our client, an established, privately owned Swiss company operating in the real estate development and construction sector, we are looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its legal function. The company is involved in complex real estate and construction projects and offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with direct exposure to operational and strategic business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working close to the business, taking ownership of legal matters and providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal advisor to management and internal stakeholders on a broad range of legal matters, with a particular focus on Swiss real estate, construction, contract and corporate law.

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including construction contracts, general contractor agreements, property purchase agreements, lease agreements and other project-related contracts.

• Manage legal disputes and proceedings, including civil litigation, arbitration, debt enforcement and administrative proceedings, particularly in connection with real estate and construction projects.

• Identify and assess legal risks, developing commercially viable solutions to support business activities and projects.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel, notaries, public authorities and other relevant stakeholders.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal legal processes, contractual documentation and policies.

Your Profile

• Swiss law degree and successful completion of the Swiss Bar Exam.

• Several years of relevant professional experience gained in a law firm or in-house legal function, ideally with exposure to real estate and/or construction law.

• Strong knowledge of Swiss contract and corporate law, combined with an interest in real estate-related legal matters.

• Commercial mindset and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented advice.

• Independent, structured and proactive working style, with a strong sense of ownership.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Native-level German and fluent English, both written and spoken; French and/or Italian would be an advantage.

What's on Offer

• A varied and responsible in-house legal role with exposure to interesting real estate and construction projects.

• The opportunity to work closely with senior management and contribute directly to business decisions.

• An entrepreneurial environment with short decision-making lines and a collaborative team.

• Long-term career prospects within an established and growing organisation.

Interested?

If you are a commercially minded legal professional looking for a broad in-house role within the Swiss real estate and construction sector, we would be pleased to hear from you.