Legal Counsel IP and Technology related Contracts (all genders)

Company Overview

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, our components play a vital role in ensuring the safety of patients and drivers. This high-tech company specializes in high-quality, system-critical elastomer components, holding leading positions in diverse global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry, and food & beverage. Operating over 25 production sites across four continents, we serve more than 100 countries and employ over 8,000 individuals, generating annual sales of over CHF 1,000 million.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of our organization. We emphasize respect, trust, and appreciation in our interactions. With strong roots and values developed over our 100-year corporate history, we invite you to become part of our dynamic team.

Role Overview

The position entails managing and safeguarding intellectual property (IP) related to a variety of commercial, R&D, and technology-driven activities. This role focuses on providing comprehensive contract support, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, and fostering strategic business partnerships through meticulously structured agreements and informed decision-making.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end legal reviews of complex IP, supply, R&D, and technology agreements from initial draft to final execution.
• Protect corporate intellectual property in commercial transactions while ensuring full legal compliance and alignment with business goals.
• Drive the implementation and enhancement of legal-tech tools, including automated NDA workflows and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate high-value licensing agreements, joint ventures, and strategic innovation partnerships.
• Conduct structured risk assessments across contracts and projects, proposing proactive strategies to minimize company liability.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to internal stakeholders, translating emerging regulations and compliance trends into actionable business guidance.
• Advise on general commercial law matters, focusing on industrial tooling, co-development, and purchasing contracts.
• Support legal governance frameworks by collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, procurement, and executive leadership teams.

Your Profile

• Law degree (LL.M. or equivalent preferred).
• 2-3 years of proven experience in IP law, contract management, and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of licensing, R&D collaborations, and technology contracts.
• Experience with CLM systems and legal tech tools is an advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized, capable of managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent English and German skills are required (both C2).

Join Us

We believe that people make a difference. At our company, you will experience diversity and a plethora of career opportunities available within an international environment. Together, we enhance our agility, accelerate digitalization, and promote sustainability. For motivated and talented individuals, we provide enriching development opportunities with training and assignments globally. Contribute your creativity and ideas for a rewarding journey with us.

For further details, please visit www.datwyler.com.