Legal Senior Counselor Job in Zürich Postauto Zürich 8050, Zürich Switzerland
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world’s population.
Huawei's vision is to enrich life through communication. By leveraging our experience and expertise in the ICT sector, we help bridge the digital divide by providing opportunities to enjoy broadband services, regardless of geographic location. Contributing to the sustainable development of the society, economy, and the environment, Huawei creates green solutions that enable customers to reduce power consumption, carbon emissions and resource costs. For further information, please visit us now at http://www.huawei.com . In our Swiss Offices, we currently have a vacancy for:
Legal Senior Counselor
Job location:
This position will be based in Zurich, Switzerland
Main Responsibilities:
We are looking for a young and ambitious professional, eager to face a challenging and fast growing environment! You will be mainly responsible for the effective and efficient management of all legal related aspects, providing legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks:
· Draft and review contracts, agreements and other legal documents
· Review all contracts or any other documentation where the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention
· Participate in contract negotiations and handle with legal affairs in complicated sales projects with finance support
· Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate actions have been taken
· Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management
· Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff
· Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements
· Formulate compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all information required is provided accordingly
· Coordinate with external counsels and liaise with customer’s lawyers in the preparation, negotiation and completion of all legal documentation with respect to all legal practice areas such as telecom law, IP law, IT law, contract law, commercial law, company law, competitive law, criminal law, employment law, immigration law, etc.
· expected to undertake considerable global travel in course of duties
Requirements:
· Bachelor degree in Swiss law or above
· More than 15 years legal work with experience in a multi-national company or leading law firm
· Good knowledge of all Swiss commercial laws like company law, contract law, international trade law, finance legislation, product liability law and dispute resolution etc.
· Strong abilities to handle complicated legal affairs and problem solving skills
· Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a strong commercial acumen
· Good team spirit, able to work independently and to deliver jobs within tight date line, ability in working under pressure
· Excellent English and German
What we offer:
nina.cheung@huawei.com indicating the position you apply for.