Corporate and Commercial Legal Counsel(m/w/x)

# Corporate and Commercial Legal Counsel (100%) Location: Zurich, CH, 8008 Contract Type: Permanent - full-time Description: For our global legal and compliance team based in Zurich we are looking for a **Corporate and Commercial Legal Counsel** to support various legal initiatives – mainly in the area of contracts and corporate law - for our luxury brand around the world. **How you will create a beautiful impact:** * Review, redraft and negotiate a high volume of various contracts * Draft contract templates and other legal documents, roll them out globally * Work closely with business counterparts to identify and assess legal issues affecting commercial deals, provide recommendations to business counterparts, and help coordinate business decisions * Support the constant improvement of La Prairie’s contract management, educate business colleagues on contract management policy, contract approval processes etc. * Provide advice and legal support on labour law matters * Be the key contact person in La Prairie Group regarding day to day corporate matters, corporate housekeeping and oversee the management of OneSense which is the corporate information system * Oversee and/or support in M&A and internal restructuring initiatives. * Liaise with external lawyers, both in Switzerland and abroad **What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent:** * 3-5 years of experience as a Commercial or Corporate Legal Counsel or in a similar position in the legal department of an international corporation or in an international law firm * A Bachelor´s, J.D. or equivalent degree in law. Master of Laws or equivalent education a plus * Bar admission and/or Doctor of Laws a plus * Proficient in MS-Office applications. Experience with Spider, DocuSign and OneSense system a plus * Fluency in German and English on a professional level is a prerequisite (incl. good drafting skills) * Strong, clear, concise communication skills that can adapt based on the audience; comfort in communicating to internal clients at all levels of the organization * Positive team member and active contributor in a team environment * Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously * Strong attention to detail, self-starter, responsive and well organized At La Prairie, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal well-being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes: * **Health Insurance Contribution:** Enjoy a monthly contribution towards your health insurance. * **Generous Leave Policy:** Benefit from 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional 8.5 days off (available for HQ employees). * **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Embrace a balanced work-life with the option to work from home up to two days a week. * **Exclusive Product Discounts:** Access special discounts on La Prairie products and participate in Employee-Only Sales at our exclusive Employee Boutique. * **Skill Development Opportunities**: Benefit from unlimited access to La Prairie’s “SkillCare” program, tailored to enhance your skills and support your professional growth, along with access to the LinkedIn Learning platform for additional learning resources. * **Mobility Opportunities:** Explore internal and international mobility options within the Beiersdorf Group. * **Employee Referral Bonuses:** Earn bonuses for referring talented individuals to join our team. **To all recruitment agencies:** La Prairie does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs portal, We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our House and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse backgrounds.