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Legal Counsel, MedTech
Job Location:
Job Location:
Zürich - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
| TITLE | Legal Counsel | |
| START DATE | October 2026 | |
| DURATION | 6 months | |
| UTILIZATION | 70% | |
| LOCATION(S) | Lucerne Switzerland (Hybrid) | |
| AREA | Legal |
THE ROLE
For a leading MedTech company specialising in regenerative medicine and biomaterials we are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will join the in-house legal function and take ownership of a broad commercial contracting mandate with a clear emphasis on negotiating and structuring agreements across the companys international distribution and clinical-partnership network. The successful candidate will work predominantly within a Swiss law framework and must bring strong written English to support the cross-border nature of the work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements with a particular focus on distribution agreements across multiple international markets.
- Lead commercial contract negotiations as the primary legal point of contact for business stakeholders balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
- Advise on and prepare agreements with physicians and clinical partners including contracts relating to studies research collaborations and partnerships.
- Handle general consultancy and advisory agreements together with ad-hoc day-to-day commercial legal matters and advise on MedTech compliance considerations including rules governing transfers of value and benefits to healthcare professionals across different jurisdictions.
- Work collaboratively with internal commercial regulatory and business functions to deliver pragmatic timely legal support.
- Completed Swiss law degree (Master of Law / lic. iur.)
- Strong written and spoken English at a level sufficient for international commercial contract work
- Demonstrated experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation with the ability to work autonomously and manage a varied contract workload at pace from day one
- Swiss bar admission preferred (Anwaltspatent)
- Prior experience in the MedTech medical device or life sciences sector including familiarity with relevant compliance frameworks
- German language proficiency given the working environment in Central Switzerland
HOW TO APPLY
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
