Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Born from a single question, innovation is in our DNA. Having recently celebrated our 10-year anniversary, we are a diverse and quality-conscious company, which has set itself the goal of transporting temperature-sensitive medicines in a more reliable and sustainable way. Long story short, we help save lives and preserve the environment.

Our goal? To continue to advance towards zero loss in the pharma supply chain, worldwide.

If you're a Senior Legal Counsel with an innovative problem-solving mindset and strong commercial insight - this could be the role for you:

Here's what you'll do:

• Provide legal support for M&A, private equity, direct investments  and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, and documentation                      
• Draft/review various legal documents/agreements and advise internal clients on potential legal issues or financial implications associated with such documents/agreements
• Enhance corporate governance frameworks (including ESG and AI directives)
• Drive the implementation and supervision of new legal technologies and processes to enhance efficiency and compliance. Work closely with the legal team, third-party technology providers, and IT to integrate legal compliance solutions
• Engage directly with key external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to stay abreast of relevant information and provide effective solutions
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices and stay updated on changes in laws and regulations, particularly in international contexts, that may impact operations                        

This is what you'll need:

• Qualification to practice law in Switzerland (Swiss bar exam or equivalent) with knowledge of common law
• Proven track record in international organizations or law firms
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Exceptional skills in relationship management, negotiation, and communication
• Financially literate and proficient in transaction modelling
• Effective team collaborator skills with an ability to also work independently with ease
• Outstanding command of English (native or equivalent proficiency); additional language skills are a plus

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working hours for work/life balance
• Interdisciplinary and varied projects
• Diverse and global work culture/ environment
• Possibility to work for an environmentally conscious company
• Unique opportunity to actively shape processes

Why SkyCell:

We are looking for people who challenge the status quo and thrive on making a difference to people and the world around us. That’s where our Legal team play a pivotal role and you could be a part of it.

SkyCell Legal makes sure the company and our partners play by the rules. By offering new ideas and delivering creative and innovative legal services, we help the company in achieving its strategic goals. We act ethically and innovatively. We work closely with all the teams within SkyCell, understand their needs and share their entrepreneurial spirit. Success happens through teamwork and SkyCell Legal is the place where we make the difference.

We are Innovative Award Winners:

We’re driven by our core values and guided by our collaborations, purpose, and employees. Our commitment to changing the face of medical supply chains, making them safer, more secure, and more sustainable resonates strongly with every one of our employees; we’re therefore incredibly proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work alongside being awarded a sustainability rating of Platinum by EcoVadis.

If you would like to know more about us, visit www.skycell.ch and search #WeAreSkyCell on LinkedIn.

To become part of our journey and make a difference – click apply and we will be in touch!

Please contact Lucy Slough, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist if you have any questions (Write an email).

SkyCell AG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate and support diversity and are passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

For this position we only consider direct applications