Paralegal - Corporate Governance

About the role

Lonza is hiring a Paralegal in Basel, Switzerland, to assist the lawyers in its legal department and other stakeholders on corporate governance matters. The role covers drafting resolutions and commercial register filings for all Swiss Lonza entities, other routine corporate law matters in cooperation with legal counsel, and general support to the legal team.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare commercial register filings for all Swiss Lonza entities and manage updates (entries, changes, deletions)
• Support the execution of agreements and commercial documents using DocuSign and wet ink signatures
• Handle invoice processing, vendor creation and special payment requests
• Collaborate with international law firms and notary offices
• Prepare the Legal Proceedings Report (LPR) three times a year
• Process legalizations, apostilles and related matters
• Conduct legal research to support the legal team

Required profile

• Solid grasp of legal principles and terms, with a careful eye for checking documents and spotting errors
• Ability to translate documents in English and German
• Able to prioritize daily tasks, stay organized under tight deadlines and adapt working hours for urgent matters
• Trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information, patient, empathetic and tactful
• Active team player who shares knowledge, supports colleagues and welcomes feedback

Required skills

• Researching cases and managing large amounts of information efficiently
• Working with modern office and legal software

What we offer

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• A variety of benefits tailored to your locality, plus access to global benefits