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Legal Counsel - Finance, M&A, and Corporate

Requisition ID:  16872
Location: 

Zug, CH, 6300

Pay Type: 

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at www.holcim.com

WHO IS HOLCIM?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE
Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Role Overview


The Legal Counsel - Finance, M&A, and Corporate is a vital member of the Group Legal & Compliance department based in Switzerland. In this role, you will act as a primary legal expert providing strategic support for Holcim’s global transactional activities. Your mission is to deliver technically excellent and solution-driven legal services that facilitate complex international M&A, venture capital investments, and large-scale procurement projects. You will be a key partner in driving the Group’s strategic growth while ensuring full regulatory compliance and structural simplification across multiple jurisdictions.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead complex international M&A transactions and venture capital investments, taking full ownership of drafting and negotiating all relevant transaction documentation.
  • Serve as a strategic legal advisor for Finance, Group Procurement, and Corporate Development, providing commercially relevant and risk-appropriate solutions.
  • Drive corporate housekeeping and structural simplification by managing internal restructurings, intra-group transfers, and the legal maintenance of Group holding companies.
  • Ensure regulatory and disclosure compliance, advising on insider trading topics, management reporting under Swiss/EU laws, and SIX Swiss Exchange reporting obligations.
  • Partner with Group Procurement on ESG and Vendor Compliance, overseeing legal aspects of human rights due diligence, environmental regulations, and global data privacy.
  • Manage large-scale procurement and supply chain legalities, including the negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), SaaS licensing, and complex outsourcing contracts.
  • Optimize legal process excellence by developing standard templates, automating contract lifecycles, and managing the cost-efficiency of external legal counsel.

 

Required Skills & Qualifications

 

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in domestic and international transactions, gained within a leading law firm or a multinational corporation.
  • Law degree and admission to the bar in Switzerland, the EU, or the UK (post-graduate degrees are highly preferred).
  • Strong project management and negotiation skills with a substantial working knowledge of various legal systems and international jurisdictions.
  • A self-motivated team player with sound judgment, a pragmatic approach, and the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for diverse stakeholders.
  • Fluent and articulate English speaker with advanced drafting and writing skills; proficiency in German, French, or Spanish is a significant advantage.
  • Mobility: Up to 10% international travel.

 

Benefits

 

  • Hybrid work contract
  • Family Support: Subsidized childcare and paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Professional Growth: Company-sponsored training and professional development.
  • Discounts and Perks: Subsidized meals, exclusive discounts, and company gifts for special occasions.
  • Long-service awards
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Pension and Savings: Access to a comprehensive pension fund and an employee savings scheme.

 

Holcim is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability, or age.

Do you want to work in an international and dynamic working environment with attractive benefits? We are looking for colleagues to join our team to build progress for people and the planet.

Please submit your CV, a motivation letter and relevant documents with information on the career portal. No agencies can be considered.

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