Our client is an international company based in Zug that provides messaging and communication solutions worldwide. It is looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to join its legal team, starting immediately. From day one, you will work on commercial contracts, Swiss corporate law matters and cross-border projects, supported by experienced legal professionals and an international team. As you gain experience, you will take on more and more ownership.
Your Tasks
- Draft and review commercial agreements and support their negotiation.
- Support Swiss corporate law, governance and corporate housekeeping matters.
- Contribute to compliance topics and practical legal risk management.
- Research legal questions arising from international business activities and turn your findings into clear, practical advice.
- Work directly with internal stakeholders and coordinate with external legal advisers where needed.
- Help improve legal workflows and explore practical uses of AI and digital legal tools.
Your Profile
- You hold a Master’s degree in Swiss Law (MLaw).
- You are fluent in German and English and comfortable working with legal documents and business stakeholders. Good French skills are a plus.
- You have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and clear written communication.
- You are pragmatic, reliable and solution-oriented, and you are confident asking questions and learning new things.
- You can set priorities, take ownership and enjoy collaborating across cultures and functions.
- You have a genuine interest in commercial law, international business, legal tech and AI.
- You hold Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit.
- No professional experience is required, and early-career candidates are explicitly welcome. Internships, traineeships, bar admission or an international legal education are an advantage.
Benefits
- Start: immediately
- Duration: open-ended
- Location: Zug, hybrid (regular office presence, a bit more during onboarding)
- Workload: 100%
- Hourly wage: competitive