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Senior Lead - Legal Counsel, EMEA
Location: Zurich
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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.
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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.
About the 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.
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What we offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.
What to expect
We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.
Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.
Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.