Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment Law
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Job Location:
Zürich - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
| TITLE | Legal Counsel | |
| START DATE | Immediate | |
| DURATION | Ongoing (open-ended) | |
| UTILIZATION | 30% | |
| LOCATION(S) | Switzerland (Remote) | |
| AREA | Legal & Compliance |
THE ROLE
We are seeking a Legal Counsel for a multinational food and beverages company in Switzerland. This role is suited for a legal professional with strong experience in labor and employment law particularly within international corporate environments. The successful candidate will partner closely with global HR and Legal teams to support workforce-related legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. This position requires a sound understanding of Swiss and European employment regulations and fluency in both English and French.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advise on a wide range of employment law issues across European jurisdictions providing strategic legal input on day-to-day and complex matters
- Support HR in navigating sensitive workforce matters including workplace conduct restructurings and dispute resolution strategies.
- Review and tailor employment contracts templates and HR policies to reflect local legal requirements and evolving compliance standards.
- Contribute to the development and rollout of internal guidelines for employment practices ensuring legal alignment with corporate policy across multiple regions.
- Provide legal support on employee separation processes including negotiated exits and collective processes as applicable.
- Monitor regulatory developments in labor and employment law and translate them into actionable advice and internal training for stakeholders.
- Law degree from a recognized university; bar admission is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in labor and employment law gained in-house or at a reputable law firm
- Proven ability to work across jurisdictions and collaborate with international stakeholders in complex environments.
- Excellent communication and advisory skills; fluent in English and French (written and spoken); German is an asset.
- Prior exposure to the food and beverages or FMCG sector is advantageous but not essential.
Please submit your application via our Careers portal including a resume. Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates who are based in Switzerland with a valid Swiss work permit. For any queries please reach out to
ABOUT INTERIM LEGAL
Interim Legal is a trusted Alternative Legal Services Provider (ALSP) based in Zurich Switzerland. We help legal departments modernize their operating model while keeping the human element at its center. Specializing in various practice areas our solutions encompass commercial and corporate law healthcare and life sciences financial services technology and compliance.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A workplace that champions diversity and inclusivity
- Opportunities for continuous growth
- Exposure to a network of legal & compliance professionals and thought leaders in the legal industry
- A competitive salary range that reflects your experience and Swiss market standards
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