Legal Counsel

Huaweis vision is to enrich lives through communication and intelligent innovation.

As a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) Huawei drives innovation in artificial intelligence cloud computing and smart device technologies.

Through its Carrier Enterprise and Consumer business groups the company delivers advanced Network Infrastructure Cloud and AI Platforms and industry-leading devices.

Huawei supports 45 of the worlds top 50 telecom operators and serves one-third of the global population with operations in over 170 countries and a workforce of more than 200000 employees.

Huawei Technologies Switzerland AG contributes to this innovation through cutting-edge research with offices in Zurich and Lausanne focusing on High-Performance Computing Computer Architecture Computer Vision Robotics Artificial Intelligence Neuromorphic Computing Wireless Technologies Networking and related fields.

We are a unique team of innovative diverse individuals who have come together from multiple backgrounds to create advanced Computing Architectures for wireless and AI systems. The people who work here are generalists and we complement each other.

Our primary mission is driving new fundamental research and innovation to achieve breakthroughs in future computing systems.

The passion for exploring uncharted territory makes us thrive.

Main Purpose of Job:

Be responsible for the daily legal affairs of the Von Neumann Research Center(three offices in Zurich Lausanne and Graz) ensure the daily legal compliance and operation of the Von Neumann Research Center refer to key tasks such as contract review intellectual property review legal evaluation of new projects case disputes and legal compliance of the research center and be responsible for the latest legislative updates. You will be part of Huawei Switzerland and global legal team and will therefore have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across Huawei group to implemented legal best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise the business on a full range of contracting issues ranging from procurement through to research partnerships business development or other business arrangements.

Responsibility for reviewing and drafting general commercial contracts and other documents including NDAs master service agreements master procurement agreements terms and conditions intellectual property related agreements (e.g. research and development contracts with academia or industry IP provisions in commercial agreements) and real estate-related agreements;

Support the business with key areas of statutory compliance including anti-bribery modern slavery data protection and export control;

Provide professional legal advice to senior level management board members and business units on the issues related to the Companys obligations rights risks and organization privileges;

Identify risks and propose alternative options to reduce the risks involved in prospective R&D project;

Collaborate with other departments such as Admin HR Operation Finance Marketing and Professional Development etc. to assure legal adherence for projects;

Coordinate with the companys departments in order to enforce the Companys procedures and policies;

Update the company with recent legislations and legal changes;

Daily check of new legislation related to business;

Provide legislation summary that may impact the business;

Provide bi-monthly legal updates including new legislation and legal trends;

Dispute and litigation resolution/mitigation;

Assist with Debt Settlement/Collection solutions;

Provide support to Tax/Finance department with possible Tax inspection/Audit;

Procurement of law firms for various projects/litigations;

Assist in the Legal Compliance Questionnaire Projects;

Assess perspective law firms for future procurement;

Translate legal documents letters and legislation whenever required;

Support HR department with all labor law related issued and procedures;

Monitor update and apply for all relevant and applicable corporate documents/licenses in due time;

Provide training on newly passed legislation and updates on existing legislation.

Skills and Competencies:

Be able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness and be a team player;

Good command of English (listening speaking & writing) and German;

Strong knowledge of IPR GDPR Swiss FADP Swiss Contract Law Labor laws and relevant litigation experience preferred;

Effective communications skills;

Persuasive and Presentation skills;

Must be able to work in a structured manner;

Developed problem solving abilities

An ability to work closely with a variety of stakeholders on a local and global basis to develop strong working relationships.

Able to explain issues in plain English without legal jargon;

Excellent planning attention to detail organizational and time management skills with the ability to work to tight time schedules prioritizing and handling conflicting demands;

Switzerland qualified solicitor with at least 2 years experience post Swiss legal professional qualification exam either in a Switzerland law firm or in a relevant in-house role at a recognized company/institution.

Preferred requirements:

Previous experience of an in-house environment;

Experience working on cross-border transactions;

Knowledge of employment law and/or real estate issues;

Familiarity with research projects between academia and industry an understanding of university decision-making and stakeholder processes

Experience working on intellectual property matters

Experience of working with Switzerland Government on export control and other trade compliance issues

Why join us:

Collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers in an open curiosity-driven environment;

Access to state-of-the-art technology and tools;

Opportunities for professional growth and development;

Competitive salary and a high quality of life in Zurich at the center of Europe;

Last but certainly not least: be part of innovative projects that make a difference.