Legal Counsel (1 year contract)

Robert Walters Switzerland
Zug
2D
  • 8/10/2026
  • 100%
  • Position with responsibilities
  • Temporary

Legal Counsel (1 year contract)

An international organisation is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its European legal team in Zug for a 12-month maternity cover.

This is a broad, hands-on role offering exposure to a variety of legal and regulatory matters across a complex multinational business.
Legal Counsel (1 year contract)
The role

You will provide practical legal advice across areas including:

  • European regulatory and compliance matters
  • Commercial contracts and negotiations
  • Employment law
  • Responsible sourcing and supply-chain topics
  • Corporate affairs and reputational matters
  • Sustainability, HSEC and human rights

You will work closely with legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across Europe.

Your profile
  • Swiss Qualified lawyer / bar admission
  • 3-5 years of post-qualification experience, gained in-house and/or in private practice
  • Broad legal experience across commercial, regulatory, employment or sustainability-related matters
  • Fluent English plus German or French
  • Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, energy or similarly regulated environment is an advantage
  • Pragmatic, collaborative and comfortable managing a varied workload

This is a great opportunity for a lawyer looking to gain broad international exposure within an established multinational environment.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.