Chief Legal Officer

vor 1 Monat

Zürich, Schweiz dormakaba International Holding AG Vollzeit

We are at the heart of every place that matters. As a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. Our work is IMPORTANT. YOU are important. We provide our people with the tools to shape their careers for growth. With around 16,000 employees worldwide, EVERY team member contributes to our mission and can make a positive difference. By working as one global team, we continue growing the business, growing together, and growing ourselves. Build your career with us

Chief Legal Officer

In preparation of the succession of our Chief Legal Officer, we are seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to lead and manage the legal team. The jobholder is expected to support and advise management and internal customers in terms of the legal and compliance related issues, supervise all legal matters, review and approve major contracts, manage litigations and to ensure Group wide business is operating within the law and steer clearing of unreasonable legal risks while continuing company's profitable growth.

The ideal candidate will have experience in advising on legal matters in manufacturing industry or technology sectors and possess already an insight on new legal developments (e.g. AI regulations) as well as data protection and privacy.

The role will be based in our headquarters located in Rümlang, Switzerland and is also open for people willing to relocate.

A job that matters: Your Tasks

  • Assure the management of Compliance, Patents, Data Privacy and General Legal of the Group
  • Establish and negotiate agreements and other legal documents that are required in the course of the regular business as this relates to customers, suppliers, business partners and employees
  • Provide timely legal advice and solutions to management and internal customers in order to advance dormakaba's business (including M&A activities, intellectual property rights, insurances from legal perspective)
  • Establish and implement legal directives (incl. observation of group wide compliance)
  • Establish and supervise legal acts related to the legal entities such as establishment and abolishment or merger of companies, shareholders’ and board meetings, decisions and resolutions, share capital amendments
  • Liaise and retain as necessary the outside legal counsel, particularly in the areas of litigation, M&A, real estate and foreign law
  • Manage litigations (including reporting to EC and Audit Committee)
  • Stay abreast of developments in the law (including compliance) as they pertain to dormakaba’s business, take/recommend appropriate action to advance and protect company’s interest. Ensure management is kept informed of legal issues and their potential impact on the business and provide legal training if necessary

An experience that matters: Your Skills

  • European legal qualification or common law legal qualification (Master of Law or equivalent), additional post-graduate studies in other jurisdiction would be an advantage
  • 10+ years progressing in Legal professional and leadership roles in an international environment
  • Corporate law expertise: extensive experience in corporate governance, M&A transactions, and complex commercial agreements within a global business context
  • Proven track record in navigating complex regulatory environments, including knowledge of data protection laws, intellectual property rights, employment legislation, and sector-specific regulations
  • Litigation management: Strong capabilities in overseeing litigation strategies and ensuring effective dispute resolution processes that align with organizational goals
  • International experience: Ability to manage legal issues across multiple jurisdictions, particularly relevant for businesses operating globally
  • Leadership: Ability to bring and keep people together to achieve objectives as a team. Strong networking ability, reliability and pragmatic attitude
  • Ability to recognize business issues, trends etc. ahead of time and to focus on efficiency and planning, as well as progress tracking
  • Master complexity and develop (new) solutions through analytical, evaluative and innovative thinking

A workplace that matters: Our offering

  • Best opportunities in a globally operating company valuing diversity, inclusion, sustainability and mutual trust
  • International exposure and diverse legal challenges
  • Collaborative work environment with high level of freedom
  • Opportunity to contribute to the development and protection of advanced technologies that have a direct impact on global security infrastructure
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A first class workplace, including Employee Restaurant

dormakaba is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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