Legal Counsel – Global Vendor Agreements (Remote)

About the role

Alpinum Solutions is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join an international ICT client on a 4‑6 month project. The role focuses on supporting the legal team during a global carve‑out and post‑acquisition integration, working remotely from Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Review, analyse and negotiate global vendor and supplier agreements.
• Identify contractual risks, liabilities and legal red flags.
• Advise business units on commercial and procurement‑related legal matters.
• Support novation, assignment and separation of contracts as part of the carve‑out.
• Provide legal assistance throughout the post‑closing integration process.
• Collaborate with procurement, business stakeholders and external counsel when required.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of post‑qualification experience as a Legal Counsel or Commercial Lawyer.
• Strong background in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and vendor agreements.
• Experience supporting procurement and supplier contracting.
• Hands‑on experience with contract transitions, including assignments and novations (highly desirable).
• Exposure to M&A transactions, carve‑outs or post‑merger integrations is an advantage.
• Excellent English drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with business stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible engagement model on an interim legal & compliance workforce.
• Attractive compensation for a short‑term, high‑impact project.
• Opportunity to work with leading international ICT companies in a dynamic environment.