For our client, a leading chemicals producer, we are seeking a lawyer interested in moving into an in-house position with regional responsibilities.

The company has a global footprint and is a growing business through various recent acquisitions.

In this role, you will have broad and varied tasks with a high level of autonomy and responsibility for a region within a complex matrix structure.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support to multiple internal divisions and corporate functions
• Advise on regulations and claims, transactions and contracts
• Lead commercial contract negotiations and draft legal documents related to procurement
• Supervise litigation in cooperation with external counsels
• Ensure all activities are in line with environmental, health, safety, and international trade control and the company's ethical standards

To be successful in this role you need to be a strong negotiator and passionate about commercial law.

Requirements:

• Swiss, German or Austrian qualified lawyer preferred
• 3 -5 years PQE within a well-known law firm
• Experience in commercial law matters (sales, purchasing, competition law, tort and corporate law, etc.)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work autonomously and lead negotiations
• Experience with the manufacturing sector or chemical industry a plus
• Fluency in both English and German is a must

If you have a proactive and solutions focused approach, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.