European Legal Counsel (One-Year Maternity Cover)

Start date Between October and November 2026 (subject to agreement) Responsibilities Oversee legal aspects of HSEC and human rights programmes, including regulatory compliance and risk management.

Provide legal support to the Responsible Sourcing team in connection with Glencore's responsible sourcing programme.

Support the Sustainability and HSEC & human rights teams on issues management, including stakeholder engagement and related legal risk.

Provide legal advice and support on sustainability initiatives, including the development and implementation of policies and strategies to promote environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

Monitor European regulatory developments across natural resources, mining, and energy, and advise on applicability and implementation implications.

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements for various parts of the business.

Advise on employment law matters, including employment contracts, labour relations, and employee benefits.

Support the Corporate Affairs teams with legal guidance on external communications, and reputational matters.

Qualifications Degree in law and bar admission with additional qualifications such as an LL.

M. or equivalent preferred. 3-5 years of post‑graduate experience in a generalist in‑house or private practice role, with exposure to some or all of the following: sustainability, HSEC, human rights, employment, commercial law and regulatory compliance.

Full professional proficiency in either German or French, with fluent English language skills (written and verbal), Spanish language skills an advantage.

Experience working in industrial or regulated sectors such as mining, energy, or manufacturing is highly desirable.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work in a fast‑paced, multinational environment.

Effective analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to build trusted relationships with different teams.

Motivated and keen to develop skills and knowledge.

A collaborative team member with a high level of trust and integrity.

Basic familiarity with AI tools and an interest in using them to improve efficiency is an advantage.

Holding a Swiss work permit or passport holder of CH / EU / EFTA.

Benefits We are committed to providing benefits that promote mental, physical, and financial well‑being.

From healthy meal options in our restaurants and bistros to free use of the in‑house gym including sport classes with professional trainers.

We reimburse public transport for commuting to work; alternatively, we offer free parking space.

We provide tuition assistance for further education and training courses.

We have a competitive parental leave policy.

Our childcare benefits also include emergency childcare services and financial assistance towards daycare costs.

Employees’ Swiss Pension 2nd pillar is fully paid by Glencore.

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