About the company
SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues. 
 
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lawyer to join our legal team. The successful candidate will have a background in procurement matters, commercial contracts, and day-to-day business operations. This role will support in providing comprehensive legal services to the organization (including the EMEA offices/affiliates).
 
Main Responsibilities
•    Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of procurement‑related and commercial agreements, including supplier and vendor agreements, manufacturing and supply contracts, framework agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and other ancillary documents supporting procurement activities.
•    Provide day‑to‑day legal support to Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and other business functions on contractual, commercial, and risk‑related matters, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, internal policies, and business objectives.
•    Advise on procurement‑related legal issues, including contract structuring, liability and risk allocation, compliance with internal procurement processes, and coordination with internal stakeholders throughout the sourcing and contracting lifecycle.
•    Support in managing general legal matters, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, data protection, dispute prevention and resolution, and interaction with external counsel as required. 
•    Review, interpret, and help implement internal policies and procedures relevant to procurement, contract management, and compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement of legal and contracting processes.
•    Conduct legal research and monitor developments in relevant laws and regulations (including contract law, procurement‑related regulations, and compliance topics) to provide timely, accurate, and pragmatic legal advice to the business.
•    Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure legal considerations are appropriately integrated into business decisions, procurement strategies, and operational activities.
•    Handle additional legal tasks and projects as assigned, including legal matters related to the construction or manufacturing site and other site‑specific operational needs.

Minimum Requirements
•    Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal role (including law firm and in-house), with a focus on procurement matters, commercial contracts, and support of business operations.
•    Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating procurement‑related and commercial agreements, including supplier and vendor contracts, service agreements, framework agreements, NDAs, and other ancillary documents.
•    Experience providing day‑to‑day legal support to cross‑functional stakeholders (e.g. Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Sales) in a corporate or industrial environment.
•    Ability to work independently and operate successfully in a constantly changing, fast paced environment and to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate manner independently or to collaborate with other.
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited law school.
 
Preferred Requirements
•    Experience advising on procurement matters in a regulated, industrial, manufacturing, or construction‑related environment, including support of supplier sourcing and operational projects.
•    Familiarity with Swiss law and/or experience working with Swiss or EU‑based legal and regulatory frameworks.
•    Experience supporting construction, engineering, or site‑related projects, including review of contracts related to facilities, construction, leasing, or infrastructure.
•    Experienced in diverse, cross-cultural working environment with strong interpersonal skills.
•    Admission to the bar.

We Offer
•    A company culture Focusing on our Customers, Operating with Ethics and Integrity, Driving Simplicity, Learning, Improving & Delivering Together.
•    A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies. 
•    Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry. 
•    Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization. 
•    Flexible hours and hybrid working policy.   
•    Centrally located office in Zug, very close to the train station.  
 
Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents.
For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl-medical.com
 
Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.