Senior Legal Counsel

What you'll do:

• Independently advising and supporting the operating divisions in all construction law matters as part of interdisciplinary cooperation with other staff units
• Comprehensive legal support for construction projects
• Drafting and reviewing contracts (in particular real estate purchase contracts, contracts for work and services, project development contracts, rental contracts, property law contracts, orders)
• Independently handling legal cases in construction and public procurement law
• Independently conducting contract and settlement negotiations
• Representing the company before state courts and authorities
• Managing external lawyers
• Additional tasks: Regulatory / Compliance Advisory functions

Your profile:

• Completed university studies in Switzerland (lic. iur./MLaw) with Swiss license to practice law
• 4-6 years of professional experience as a lawyer and/or legal counsel, preferably with experience in construction law and real-estate law
• Assertiveness and negotiating skills
• Strong communication and team skills
• Quick grasp of complex issues, a high degree of pragmatism, solution orientation and the ability to communicate possible solutions briefly and comprehensibly to non-lawyers
• Independent, speedy and careful way of working
• High level of commitment and ability to work under pressure
• Fluent in French and English; proficiency in German is a plus

Eager to make a significant impact?
Apply now and become part of a team that shapes the future of construction.