ResponsibilitiesIndependently draft, review and negotiate a broad range of complex, high-value commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with Group policies and business objectivesAct as lead legal counsel on cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and other strategic investments, managing the full transaction lifecycle and coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors across multiple jurisdictionsProvide legal advice on financing transactions, including syndicated and bilateral credit facilities and other Group financing arrangements, partnering with the finance function on strategic and structuring matters across jurisdictionsManagement of disputes, dispute resolution and litigation and/or investigations across the Group's international operations, including selection and oversight of external counsel and reporting on material matters to senior managementMonitor and assess key legal and regulatory developments across the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, and proactively advise the business on their implications and implementationContribute to the development and maintenance of Group-wide legal policies, processes and best practices, and provide guidance to business stakeholders on their applicationRequirementsMaster's degree in law and Swiss Bar admissionAt least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm and/or the legal department of an international industrial company, with a demonstrated track record of independently handling complex, cross-border mattersStrong business and operational acumen, with the ability to operate effectively in an international, multi-jurisdictional environmentSound judgment in balancing legal risk against commercial and operational priorities, with the confidence to make and defend recommendations at senior levelsProven ability to manage multiple complex cross-jurisdictional matters concurrently under time and business pressure, exercising sound autonomous judgmentA proactive, adaptable, and results-driven mindset, with credibility and gravitas to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across the organizationLanguages: German, native;
English, fluent; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.Readiness to travel up to 10%Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. xshrkfv All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Legal Counsel 100% in Feldkirchen in Kärnten Arbeitgeber: Omya Group
Die Omya Group in Oftringen bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung für den Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management, in der Sie nicht nur Ihre umfangreiche Erfahrung einbringen, sondern auch aktiv zur Risikokultur des Unternehmens beitragen können. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und einer offenen Unternehmenskultur fördert Omya Teamarbeit und Innovation, während Sie gleichzeitig die Möglichkeit haben, mit verschiedenen Abteilungen zusammenzuarbeiten und Ihre Führungsqualitäten weiter auszubauen. Zudem profitieren Sie von einem attraktiven Standort, der sowohl berufliche als auch persönliche Lebensqualität vereint.
