Hybrid EMEA General Counsel, Compliance Officer, Company Secretary

at Landis+Gyr

• Job title: EMEA General Counsel, Compliance Officer, Company Secretary
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cham, Switzerland

About the role

• EMEA General Counsel managing Landis+Gyr's legal, governance, and compliance functions. Leading strategic legal advice and ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Landis+Gyr’s EMEA Legal and Compliance function, providing strategic legal advice.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners to ensure effective risk mitigation.
• Advise management on corporate structure, shareholder matters, and legal entity management.
• Serve as Company Secretary, maintaining statutory registers, corporate records, and governance documentation.
• Prepare board and shareholder meeting materials, agendas, and minutes, ensuring full compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s global compliance framework and programs.
• Ensure adherence to regulations in areas such as anti-bribery, antitrust, data protection, and conflicts of interest.
• Lead compliance training and communication initiatives to strengthen organizational awareness and accountability.
• Conduct internal compliance assessments and support investigations when required.
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct and transparency across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation (e.g. GDPR) and internal privacy policies.
• Maintain the data protection management framework, including incident management, risk assessment, and training.
• Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and external counsel management, ensuring cost efficiency and strategic alignment.
• Coordinate with external advisors on regulatory and legal matters as needed.
• Lead and develop a small Legal and Compliance team, fostering collaboration, professionalism, and business focus.
• Partner with senior management, HR, Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure alignment between legal, compliance, and business priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to the CFO and Executive Management Team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law and bar admission in Switzerland or another European jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in legal and compliance roles within international industrial or technology-driven organizations.
• Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law, compliance, governance, and data protection.
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide pragmatic business guidance.
• Experience leading small teams and managing external counsel efficiently.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills with high personal integrity.
• Fluent in English; German language skills preferred.

Benefits

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