We’re looking for a proactive and business-minded Legal Counsel to support our client's legal operations in Europe. You’ll work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams in this role.
As the sole counsel, you will advise on M&A, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. This position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects in collaboration with senior management.
This could be the perfect next step if you're a legal professional looking for a dynamic environment with room for growth.
Tasks
* Operational Legal Support: Provide day-to-day legal guidance on labor law, medical law, patient rights, and regulatory matters related to statutory and private health insurance.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with M&A, finance, HR, and operations teams to ensure seamless legal support across the business.
* External Counsel Management: Engage and coordinate with international and local law firms, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
* M&A Transactions: Support M&A activities, including due diligence, contract negotiations, and post-merger integration.
* Corporate Governance & Compliance: Oversee corporate law matters, draft governance documents, and support risk management and compliance initiatives.
* Strategic Legal Advisory: Assess legal risks, provide pragmatic solutions, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
* Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for management and non-legal teams.
Requirements
* 3–5 years of legal experience, ideally within a corporate legal team or law firm.
* Strong background in M&A transactions, including due diligence, contract negotiation, and post-transaction integration.
* Ability to assess legal risks and provide clear, strategic advice.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
* A proactive, business-focused mindset, capable of balancing legal risks with commercial objectives in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.
* Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
This is a permanent role located in Zug - apply today!
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