Senior Legal Counsel — Sulzer
- Location
- Winterthur
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Role overview
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Join our Group Legal Team in Winterthur and contribute your expertise to a global, publicly listed industrial company.
- Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
- Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the legal workstream of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and other strategic investments, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors
- Master of Law degree and Swiss Bar admission
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a leading law firm and/or the legal department of an international industrial company
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the legal workstream of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and other strategic investments, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including, joint venture arrangements, technology agreements, sales terms and conditions, and procurement and supply contracts
- Advise on financing transactions, including bond issuances, syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, and provide legal support to the Treasury function on a wide range of financing-related matters
- Oversee and coordinate litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution matters across the Group, including the management of external counsel
- Oversee the preparation and execution of Annual General Meetings and contribute to the legal review of the Company's Annual Report and Non-Financial Report
- Support the Head Group Legal / Corporate Secretary in matters relating to the Board of Directors, its committees and the Executive Committee
Key requirements
- Master of Law degree and Swiss Bar admission
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a leading law firm and/or the legal department of an international industrial company
- Demonstrated experience in M&A and Swiss corporate law, ideally complemented by exposure to antitrust and sanction law as well as capital markets and stock exchange regulations
- Business-oriented legal professional with strong judgment, a pragmatic mindset and the ability to balance legal risks with commercial objectives
- Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, with experience interacting confidently with senior executives, Board members and key external stakeholders
- Digitally savvy, with a strong interest in technology, AI-enabled solutions and modern ways of working What we offer you An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
- Excellent social benefits (holidays, pension fund etc.)
- Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle
- Central workplace, only 5 minutes from Winterthur train station
- Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer.
- We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
- We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
Additional details
- Digitally savvy, with a strong interest in technology, AI-enabled solutions and modern ways of working An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
Notes and original content
- About the role
- Your profile:
- Digitally savvy, with a strong interest in technology, AI-enabled solutions and modern ways of working
- What we offer you
- An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sulzer offer for this role?
Sulzer lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Winterthur. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sulzer offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Sulzer during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Sulzer?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Sulzer's original listing at sulzer.wd502.myworkdayjobs.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
