Senior Legal Advisor

The Senior Legal Advisor operationally leads the legal function of the Groupe. He ensures the legal security of activities, supervises significant legal risks and accompanies the Groupe's strategic projects. He supervises the legal governance of the Groupe's companies, structures legal practices, defines the priorities of the function and supervises the activity of the legal team. The position retains a strong operational dimension while ensuring an arbitration, supervision and coordination role. Missions Groupe Legal Governance Supervise the legal governance of the Groupe's companies and their subsidiaries Supervise corporate law operations: AG, CA, statutory amendments, delegations, restructurings Accompany the creation, acquisition, dissolution or reorganization projects of the Groupe's entities Arbitrate the governance and legal organization problems of the Groupe Supervise the intellectual property and asset protection issues of the Groupe Contract Law and Transactional Structuring Define and validate complex contractual schemes Supervise the negotiation and drafting of strategic contracts Frame the Groupe's contractual standards and models Accompany international projects and sensitive operations Legal Analysis and Risk Management Identify, qualify and arbitrate the legal risks affecting the Groupe's activities Evaluate the operational, financial, regulatory and reputational impacts of the decisions considered Define the adapted mitigation strategies Accompany the transversal and multi-jurisdictional problems Operation Support Advise the operational teams and support departments Define legally secure solutions allowing the realization of projects Accompany the complex problems related to the Groupe's international activities Accompany the problems related to labor law, international mobility and labor relations Compliance, Ethics and Governance Participate in the development of the Groupe's legal compliance framework Contribute to the internal governance, compliance and risk control policies Participate in the internal control and risk management devices Participate in the subjects related to business ethics, anti-corruption, conflicts of interest and international sanctions Participate in internal investigations and sensitive subjects when necessary Litigation and Pre-litigation Supervise the litigation and pre-litigation files Define the strategies with the external counsel Arbitrate the sensitive legal risks and positions Knowledge Management and Diffusion of Knowledge Structure and maintain the Groupe's legal references Develop the capitalization of legal knowledge Participate in the awareness and training of internal teams on legal and compliance issues Strengthen the diffusion of legal standards and best practices Management and Structuring of the Legal Function Supervise and coach the legal team Structure the methods, tools and work processes Develop a pragmatic and business-oriented legal culture Process and Continuous Improvement Improve the legal workflows and monitoring tools Develop Groupe standards and methodologies Strengthen the documentation and diffusion of legal knowledge Education University education in Swiss law, business law, international law or equivalent. A law degree or complementary training in governance, compliance or risk management is an asset. Experience 8 to 12 years of experience minimum Significant experience in an international and multi-subsidiary environment Experience in contract law, corporate and risk management Experience in managing or coordinating a legal team Key Skills International contract law Governance and corporate law Legal structuring of operations Risk management and compliance Labor law and international HR issues Contract negotiation Ability to arbitrate and prioritize Excellent command of French and English, both written and spoken Behavior Leadership Strategic sense Pragmatic and solution-oriented Ability to manage complex environments Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to structure and build a team Full-time permanent position based in Mies Start date: as soon as possible For over 40 years, the IOTA group has been accompanying its clients in their international expansion by combining compliance, agility and smooth local integration in over 150 countries. We offer tailored solutions that enable our clients to operate with confidence beyond borders, whether through designated employer services, technical consulting, international payroll management or global recruitment. What sets IOTA apart is the strength of our global network, which brings together 165,000 professionals and a dedicated team committed to excellence. Thanks to our international subsidiaries, we combine global standards with in-depth local expertise, ensuring smooth and compliant operations wherever our clients develop. At IOTA, trust is our foundation. We build long-term partnerships anchored in transparency, reliability and compliance, thus promoting global success.