Corporate Legal Counsel

Vor 3 Tagen

Genf, Schweiz MSC Cruises Vollzeit

MSC Cruises is looking for a Corporate Counsel to join the Corporate, M&A and Special Projects Team within the Legal Department at its Head Office in Geneva (Switzerland). The candidate is a corporate/commercial lawyer able to support a fast-paced, demanding environment driven by the dynamic and highly diversified growth of the company, with solid experience in M&A projects, corporate affairs and commercial contracts. Excellent drafting and communication skills needed.

  • Perfect command of English (spoken and written). Knowledge of any additional language is an advantage;
  • Law degree. LLM or other post-graduate qualification is an advantage;
  • Admission to the bar or equivalent qualification in a European country or a Common Law jurisdiction is a strong preference;
  • At least 5 years’ PQE in reputable law firm or in-house in an international environment;
  • Experience of construction matters or infrastructure projects, as well as project financing, would be a plus;
  • Highly familiar with main IT office and legal tools (Word, Excel, PPT, Legal Databases);
  • Outstanding verbal communication, drafting and negotiation skills;
  • Can do attitude, pro-active, customer oriented, resilient, flexible, eager to continually learn and develop professionally;
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and manage deadlines, in a fast paced, rapidly evolving industry and work environment;
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders;
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a cross-functional and international environment and communicate with people at all levels.

You will form part of a growing legal, collaborative team based in Geneva, with other lawyers based in international offices. You will be expected to work autonomously, taking responsibility for those matters under your and your team’s control.

  • Manages the legal aspects of complex, strategic and high value projects, such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and/or development and construction projects;
  • Assists with company and group corporate affairs;
  • Drafts, revises and negotiates commercial contracts and agreements on the main activities of the group, taking responsibility up to final delivery;
  • Oversees dispute resolution matters (litigation, mediation, arbitration, etc.) of the assigned projects in various jurisdictions;
  • Actively contributes to the legal team’s ongoing development of knowledge, skills and departmental processes;
  • Engages and manages external counsel effectively and monitors relevant costs.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any): EU Passport or right to work in Switzerland.

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.

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