Legal Counsel Construction/engineering

Vor 7 Tagen

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Schweiz Lonza Vollzeit
Switzerland, Basel

  • Switzerland, VispToday, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

Key responsibilities:

  • Key contact to Engineering and Capital Sourcing functions for all legal matters.
  • Contract Review and Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of engineering and constructionrelated contracts, including engineering, design & build and EPCM agreements, subcontracts, joint venture agreements, and procurement contracts.
  • Compliance and

Regulatory Affairs:

Ensure that the company complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to engineering and construction projects.

Stay updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations.

  • Risk Management: Identify and assess potential legal risks associated with engineering and construction projects. Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure project success.
  • Dispute Resolution: Handle dispute resolution matters related to construction projects, including claims, disputes, and litigation. Work closely with external counsel retained for such disputes when necessary.
  • Project Support: Collaborate with project teams to provide legal advice and support throughout the project lifecycle. Address legal issues that may arise during project execution.
  • Bonds and Insurance: Oversee bonding requirements for construction projects, ensuring compliance and adequate coverage. Support on insurance coverage requirements and issues in cooperation with the Head of Insurance.
  • Training and Education: Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders, primarily SGIE and Capital Sourcing, on legal and compliance matters related to engineering and construction projects.
  • Regulatory Approvals: If necessary, assist in obtaining necessary permits and approvals for construction projects.
  • Other Tasks: Perform other duties as assigned.

Key requirements:

  • Master degree in the field of Law (MLaw) or equivalent; LLM and/or doctorate (Dr./PhD) welcome
  • English & German Business fluent. Other EU languages such as French, Spanish etc. is advantageous
  • Admittance to practice law in Switzerland or EU preferred
  • Several number of years of experience in Private practice or inhouse legal counsel specializing in engineering, construction, EPCM (Engineering Procurement Construction Management) and/or FIDIC projects
  • Ability to act independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to provide solutionoriented, practical guidance in working with business management
  • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and social responsibility
  • Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks
  • Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the critical success factors needed to differentiate and translates corporate strategy into critical success factors through implementation of legal concepts that make Lonza more competitive
  • Acts as a key communication link between operational layers and upper management
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, outside counsel, business partners and collaborators
  • Excellent analytical skills
Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.


People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences.

In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

  • Reference: R58274

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