Legal Counsel – International Engineering & Construction

About the role

We are looking for a commercially‑minded Legal Counsel to join our fast‑growing international engineering, construction and mission‑critical infrastructure company. The role is based in Nyon, Switzerland and works closely with business stakeholders to support strategic projects and day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on corporate, commercial, governance and operational matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements, including FIDIC contracts.
• Support legal and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with corporate governance activities such as company incorporations, statutory filings and records management.
• Advise on contract administration, claims management and contractual risk allocation.
• Help avoid disputes, manage arbitration or litigation and coordinate external counsel when needed.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Procurement, Finance, HR and Operations teams.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Law and qualified lawyer.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Legal Counsel in an international corporate, engineering, construction, infrastructure or EPC environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.

Required skills

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts, variation order management and contract administration principles.
• Exposure to arbitration and dispute‑resolution matters.
• Experience with corporate governance and entity‑management activities.
• Proficiency with legal technology and AI‑powered tools (advantage).

What we offer

• A varied and challenging legal role within a rapidly growing international organization.
• Exposure to complex cross‑border projects and strategic business initiatives.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.