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On behalf of one of our clients, an international logistic company based in Switzerland, we are looking for a:

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate all types of contracts, agreements, general terms and templates
• Advise in support to or in coordination with the General Counsel on assigned business development projects and deals, including legal coordination, drafting/review of contractual documentation and participation in deal negotiations when required
• Review current work streams and methodologies with a view to adjust their design in the context of global governance trends and best corporate governance practices
• Review current legal and corporate practices, processes, tasks and tools with the purpose of optimizing and modifying them to match company business and growth
• Manage board and committees’ agendas, taking minutes and prepare follow-up actions
• Manage all external KYC requests from banks, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Manage and supporting corporate projects and transactions
• Draft, review, coordinate and manage the timely and accurate execution of legal and corporate documents (e.g. resolutions, board minutes, powers of attorney, proxies, share transfers, intercompany loan agreements, guarantees and services agreements) to ensure that the companies fulfill their legal and statutory obligations in the relevant jurisdiction
• Liaise with and support internal group functions (including legal, tax, finance, treasury) as well as external suppliers, professional advisors (audit and legal) and company agents
• Maintain central repository of shared documents for all actors within the company
• Maintain company organisation chart and main documents (directors, shares, AoA, SHA, JV)
• Assist in the organization and restructuring of group entities including company closures, incorporations, mergers and transfers, capital increase, change of director, etc
• Follow-up on main legislative changes potentially affecting activities of the group
• Maintain regular communications with board members of all companies, affiliates’ members, etc. as needed
• Assist on other legal matters such as IP matters, establishment of contract management system, as needed
• Participate in the organization of the Legal team (record keeping, filing of contracts and documents, reporting requirements, follow up of documents/invoices/etc.)

Profile:

• Bachelor and Master’s degree in law
• Fluent legal oral and writing English and Spanish skills are mandatory
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an in-house counsel
• Communication skills, especially when it comes to discussing legal matters with internal clients and counterparties
• Organizational skills and time management
• Collaboration and interaction at group and affiliates’ level
• Accurate, attention to details, conscientious
• Autonomous and pro-active
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to travel when necessary