ASAP: Legal Counsel ESG & Regulatory Affairs (m/w/d)

Stellenbeschreibung

* Broad legal remit across sustainability, compliance and employment * Strong international exposure in a complex regulated environment ## About Our Client ## Our client is a leading international organisation operating in a highly regulated industrial sector. Due to a maternity leave, we are seeking an experienced legal professional for a fixed-term assignment of approximately one year, with a latest start between October and November 2026. ## Job Description ## * Advise on sustainability, HSE, human rights and responsible business programmes. * Support regulatory compliance initiatives and legal risk management activities. * Monitor European legislative and regulatory developments and assess business impact. * Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements. * Provide employment law advice on contracts, labour relations and HR matters. * Support corporate affairs and communications teams on legal and reputational topics. * Assist stakeholders with policy development, governance and implementation projects. * Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions. ## The Successful Applicant ## * Lawyer with bar admission (ideal); LL.M. or equivalent viewed favourably. * Approximately 3-5 years' post-qualification experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal function. * Exposure to several of the following areas: sustainability, HSE, human rights, employment law, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. * Fluent English plus professional proficiency in German or French; Spanish is advantageous. * Experience in industrial, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure or other regulated sectors is highly desirable. * Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills. * Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment. * Collaborative stakeholder manager with a pragmatic commercial mindset. * Interest in leveraging technology and AI tools to improve efficiency. ## What's on Offer ## * High-visibility role with senior business interaction * Opportunity to work on sustainability and compliance topics Quote job ref JN-072026-7070378 Job Function Legal Specialisation Corporate Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Where Zug Contract Type Interim Job Reference JN-072026-7070378