Legal Counsel

• 29 juillet 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • 2502 Biel/Bienne • Log in to see the jobup.ch salary estimation The company Swatch Group is the leader of the Swiss watch industry. Our group, headquartered in Bienne, owns 16 renowned watch brands, present in all price segments. The leading Swiss Made watch manufacturer in terms of volume with activities covering design, manufacturing and distribution, we also focus on sustainability by integrating an eco-responsible approach within our 150 Swiss production sites. Joining Swatch Group means joining a dynamic company with more than 30 subsidiaries worldwide that values innovation and passion. Strengthen our legal department as: Legal Counsel m/f (100%) Job description As a member of the Swatch Group legal department, you will handle the legal affairs of some of our brand companies and Group subsidiaries abroad. In this position, you will advise the various departments of the companies on a daily basis, from production and marketing to sales, through after-sales service, human resources, procurement, finance and IT, on a wide variety of legal issues. You will contribute to realizing major international projects, whether it be the introduction of new products, the development of online sales or new IT solutions. You advise and support our brand companies and our Group subsidiaries abroad on matters relating to their distribution network, including from the perspective of competition law, and prepare the related contracts. You examine intellectual property law issues relating to watch design and advertising campaigns and draft various contracts. You handle labor law issues and negotiate lease contracts for boutiques in Switzerland. You manage any legal proceedings yourself or in collaboration with external lawyers. You ensure compliance with Group guidelines in the various areas of activity. Finally, you exchange with your colleagues in the Group's subsidiaries abroad to coordinate the legal aspects of major projects. Generally, you use your excellent legal knowledge and your experience to effectively examine, analyze, draft and negotiate contracts in a wide range of legal areas, independently develop proposed solutions and correctly evaluate the legal and economic consequences. You play an important role within a team of motivated and talented legal experts. Profile You know Swiss law very well and hold a bar admission or another equivalent qualification and possess several years of professional experience in a company or a commercial law firm. Professional requirements You are familiar with large-scale international commercial projects and feel comfortable negotiating complex contracts with interlocutors abroad.   Languages Native French or German speaker with very good knowledge of the other language, you are used to working in French, English and German. Company address You enjoy your work and have the qualities of a good negotiator, determination and perseverance. You know how to advise company management in a concise and pragmatic manner with a view to facilitating the conduct of business. You are responsible, loyal, capable of working under pressure and you distinguish yourself by your flexibility and your willingness to be useful. You know how to set priorities at any time and you want to invest your enthusiasm in innovative, sustainable and high-quality products. Have we [found you]? Your new professional adventure starts here! Contact