Senior Legal Counsel

Sulzer is a leading engineering company focused on water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving circular technologies.

We invite you to join our Group Legal Team in Winterthur as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership and key corporate functions across the Group.

Reporting directly to the Head Group Legal / Deputy General Counsel, you will lead and coordinate the legal workstream of domestic and cross‑border MA transactions, draft and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements, advise on financing transactions, oversee litigation and dispute resolution, and support the preparation of Annual General Meetings and corporate reports.

Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the legal workstream of domestic and cross‑border MA transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and other strategic investments, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including joint venture arrangements, technology agreements, sales terms and conditions, and procurement and supply contracts.

Advise on financing transactions, including bond issuances, syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, and provide legal support to the Treasury function on a wide range of financing‑related matters.

Oversee and coordinate litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution matters across the Group, including the management of external counsel.

Oversee the preparation and execution of Annual General Meetings and contribute to the legal review of the Company’s Annual Report and Non‑Financial Report.

Support the Head Group Legal / Corporate Secretary in matters relating to the Board of Directors, its committees and the Executive Committee.

Your profile Master of Law degree and Swiss Bar admission.

Minimum of 5+ years of relevant post‑qualification experience, ideally gained in a leading law firm and/or the legal department of an international industrial company.

Demonstrated experience in MA and Swiss corporate law, ideally complemented by exposure to antitrust and sanction law as well as capital markets and stock exchange regulations.

Business‑oriented legal professional with strong judgment, a pragmatic mindset and the ability to balance legal risks with commercial objectives.

Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, with experience interacting confidently with senior executives, Board members and key external stakeholders.

Digitally savvy, with a strong interest in technology, AI‑enabled solutions and modern ways of working.

What we offer you An innovative, vibrant and agile culture.

Excellent social benefits (holidays, pension fund, etc.).

Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment and lifestyle.

Central workplace, only 5 minutes from Winterthur train station.

Equal opportunity statement Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer.

We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference! #J-18808-Ljbffr