Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Transaction

Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Transaction

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA is a global company engaged in the shipping and logistics sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately‑owned organization driven by the Aponte family.

Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees, and the environment.

From a one‑vessel operation to a globally respected business as the world’s largest shipping and logistics company, we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity, and are willing to make a change.

Do you recognize yourself? Then come work with us and be part of MSC’s family!

Today MSC is looking for a highly motivated Senior Legal Counsel to join its Corporate Transaction Team.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Senior Legal Counsel in the Corporate Transactions Department, you will play a pivotal role in advising and supporting MSC’s global business operations on a wide range of complex corporate and transactional matters.

You will be responsible for managing and executing high‑value international transactions from inception to completion, ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with MSC’s strategic objectives.

• Lead, advise on and manage the legal aspects of international mergers and acquisitions (both asset and share deals) including joint ventures and internal reorganisations.
• Draft, review, and interpret legal documentation; analyse legal issues and recommend necessary actions in substantial legal matters in a fast‑paced, international setting.
• Evaluate and negotiate contractual terms across jurisdictions; advise commercial teams on legal risks.
• Advise on corporate matters, including:
• Collaborate with compliance and competition teams to align legal input on corporate and commercial projects.
• Consult with management, internal teams, external counsel, and regulators.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Qualified lawyer with 8+ years of post‑qualification experience in a top‑tier law firm or multinational in‑house team.
• Solid and proven track‑record in international M&A, corporate transactions, including JVs (ideally in freight‑forwarding or heavy industry sectors). Experience in commercial contracting, real estate, construction, and tender processes advantageous.
• Deep understanding of corporate law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, commercial acumen, analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with experience handling numerous and competing tasks and priorities of complex, cross‑border matters independently and under pressure.
• Excellent communicator, collaborative, team‑player.
• Initiative‑taking, accountable, deadline‑driven.
• Able to work independently while keeping others informed.
• Fluent in English and business knowledge of other languages (Spanish, Portuguese or French).
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Based in Geneva.
• Full‑time.
• Permanent role.
• Starting ASAP.
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit is required.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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