Director Legal Counsel

About the role

As Director Legal Counsel you will act as a strategic business partner for global Operations, R&D, Procurement and Corporate IT teams. You will support complex international projects, shape key business decisions and help drive innovation and operational excellence across a highly regulated, global organization.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice and hands‑on support to Operations, R&D, Procurement and Corporate IT functions worldwide.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply, manufacturing, technology transfer, IP licensing, SaaS/XaaS and development contracts.
• Partner with business leaders on complex legal, compliance and risk‑management matters across international operations.
• Support supplier lifecycle activities such as RFPs, due diligence, contract negotiations and terminations.
• Advise on intellectual property, trade secrets and emerging technology issues, including AI tools and services.
• Manage and mentor Legal Counsel, setting objectives and overseeing performance development.
• Coordinate with external counsel and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver practical, business‑oriented legal solutions.

Required profile

• Master of Law degree or equivalent qualification from a reputable university.
• Qualified attorney with bar admission in Switzerland, the EU, the UK or the US.
• 10+ years of legal experience in private practice and/or multinational in‑house environments.
• Strong experience supporting Operations, Procurement, R&D and Corporate IT within a regulated industry, preferably MedTech, life sciences or high‑tech.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements and advising on trade‑compliance topics.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management and communication skills, with experience advising senior executives in global organisations.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); German highly preferred; additional languages a plus.

Required skills