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Senior Lead - Legal Counsel, EMEA

Zurich Full Time

In Short

On is looking for a business-oriented, pragmatic, and proactive lawyer to join the On Legal Team as Senior Lead, Legal Counsel, EMEA. Someone who has a demonstrated ability to independently manage a diverse and complex workload, while anticipating issues, will thrive in this dynamic, growth oriented environment. You will support the EMEA business on a broad range of topics. 

Your Mission:

  • Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, with a focus on sales and distribution agreements for the EMEA region, including agreements with marketplaces and online retailers.
  • Provide support on real estate and corporate matters, including in connection with the expansion of On retail stores in the EMEA region.
  • Develop and implement scalable, regional and global legal processes, playbooks and training to drive efficiency as the business grows.
  • Partner with AMER and APAC counsel and other key stakeholders on solutions that ensure global alignment and recognition of regional differences.
  • Coordinate, manage, and challenge external counsel on various legal topics. 
  • Support the Legal Team at On in various internal and external projects.

Your Story: 

  • Law degree and 6+ years post qualification experience in a law firm and in-house, preferred experience in a global consumer-facing product company.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to provide sound legal advice in high-pressure environments and balance legal risk with business objectives.
  • Collaborative nature and the ability to build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Innovative mindset with a passion for trying new things and improving the way we work.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest developments in your focus area.

Your Team: 

Being part of the Legal Team at On means being an entrepreneurial minded self-starter, who likes teamwork and is not afraid of venturing into unknown territory and working autonomously with a high degree of proactiveness.