Our client is a global chemical company and in order to strengthen the office in Basel, we are now looking for a Legal Counsel.
Description
- Legal advice and support for executives, leaders, and internal experts in all relevant legal areas
- Negotiation, preparation, revision and review of contracts, regulations and other documents and drafting of written opinions (mainly Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement)
- Instruction of and collaboration with external lawyers, law firms and consultants and ongoing management of legal cases
- Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and initiating internal implementation measures
- Participation in projects and expert committees
- Responsible for the company's compliance program to meet external and internal requirements and laws
- Initiates and provides training of employees when it comes to legal and compliance matters
- Coordinates contract management processes and structures
Profile
- Law degree with 5-8 years post-qualification experience, ideally spent in industrial manufacturing companies
- Solid legal experience and expertise in corporate, commercial, and industrial legal & compliance matters
- Strong knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
- Strong team player and pragmatic business partner with excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills in both English and German
- Ability to identify key issues and legal risks and providing a structure and analytical response with a commercial lens
- Hands-on approach
Job Offer
Competitive