About this role
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic and diverse global legal team based in our corporate headquarters in Zurich. Leveraging on your broad experience of commercial contracts, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of corporate, commercial and legal operational matters. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to apply their experience in a law firm in an in-house legal function or continue their corporate journey in the exciting world of chocolate and cocoa!
Key Responsibilities Include
- Provide general legal advice to the business and proactively manage and mitigate legal and regulatory risks related to Switzerland and our Global Cocoa & Sourcing organization
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, mainly related to sourcing activities and the manufacture, supply and distribution of our products
- Oversee and manage litigation and commercial disputes
- Support the Group legal operational functions, including management of database tools (corporate housekeeping, claims management and contract management)
- Support the implementation of the Group's ESG and Sustainability strategy
- Ensure compliance with Swiss stock exchange regulations and listing rule
- Manage the corporate legal affairs of Barry Callebaut's Swiss subsidiaries
About You
- 5+ years of work experience in an internationally orientated law firm or a multinational company, ideally in a similar industry (i.e. food manufacturing, commodity trading and sourcing)
- Master Degree in law, Swiss bar exam preferred
- Solid experience in Swiss corporate law and contract drafting & negotiation
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Solid analytical and conceptual skills combined with the ability to simplify complex matter
- Outstanding communication skills and ability to work and communicate with all levels of the organization
- Excellent command of English and German
- A flexible, proactive, solution-oriented mind-set with a “can do” spirit and the ability to pragmatically solve legal issues and being able to prioritize under pressure
- Strong stakeholder management
- Familiar with Swiss Stock Exchange Regulations