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Legal Counsel - IP & Commercial Contracts (VD) - 100%

Lausanne Region Permanent View Job Description
Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, you will act as a trusted legal business partner, providing support across intellectual property, commercial contracts and data privacy. This role offers the opportunity to work in an international environment where legal expertise supports business objectives and protects valuable intellectual assets.

Added 13/11/2026

  • Broad legal exposure across IP, contracts and data privacy.
  • High visibility within an international environment.

About Our Client

Our client is an established international industrial group with global operations based in the Lausanne area.

Job Description

As a member of the legal team, you will provide practical and business-oriented legal support across a variety of topics including commercial matters, intellectual property and compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.
  • Advising internal stakeholders on contractual and legal risk matters.
  • Supporting intellectual property related activities and coordinating with external advisers where necessary.
  • Providing legal support on data protection and privacy matters.
  • Assisting with the implementation of internal policies and compliance initiatives.
  • Managing relationships with external counsel.
  • Supporting dispute resolution and contentious matters when required.
  • Participating in legal projects involving multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes and documentation.

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
  • Approximately 5 to 8 years of professional legal experience gained in-house and/or within a law firm.
  • Strong experience in commercial contracts.
  • Exposure to intellectual property matters.
  • Familiarity with data privacy and compliance topics.
  • Experience working within an international environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.


  • Languages
    • Fluent English.
    • Fluent French.
    • German would be considered a strong advantage.


  • Personal Attributes
    • Pragmatic and solutions-oriented.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Organised and detail-oriented.
    • Business-minded approach.
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
    • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
    • Comfortable operating in a dynamic international environment.

What's on Offer

  • Broad and varied legal role.
  • International exposure.
  • High level of interaction with business stakeholders.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7137793

Job summary

Job Function
Legal
Specialisation
Contract Administrator / Contract Manager
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Lausanne Region
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7137793

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