(Senior) Lead - Employment Law at On

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment Law, Labor Law, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Strategic Advice, Internal Investigations, Employee Mobility, Disciplinary Matters, Litigation Management, Policy Drafting, Training Development, Process Improvement, Multinational Experience, Continuous Learning, Proactive Mindset

Industry

Retail

Description

The (Senior) Lead - Employment Law role will report to the Head of Employment Law on the Legal Team. On is looking for a business-oriented, pragmatic, and proactive employment lawyer to join the On Legal Team in Zurich, Switzerland reporting to the Head of Employment Law. Someone who has a demonstrated ability to independently manage a diverse and complex workload, while proactively anticipating issues in this dynamic, growth oriented environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a multinational environment and handling a wide range of labor and employment law matters in our global company for various jurisdictions. Your Mission: Advising HR functions and management in all aspects of labor and employment law Providing strategic advice and support on employment law related topics for Switzerland and other jurisdictions (particularly EMEA and APAC): Advising on performance and disciplinary matters, internal investigations, employee mobility, works council and union related matters, managing employment related agreements and documents Handling employment litigations and disputes in collaboration with external counsels Leading and/or supporting multi-jurisdictional projects Leading training on employment law related topics and developing knowledge resources for internal stakeholders Identifying opportunities for improved processes and playbooks Updating and drafting internal policies Creating and maintaining subject matter expertise in new markets and evolving areas of global employment law Creating and updating HR policies and procedures Your Story: Law degree from Switzerland (admitted to the bar) or another jurisdiction (accredited institution) with proven skills in Swiss employment law and 5+ years post qualification experience in a law firm and in-house, preferred experience in a global company. In-depth experience with relevant employment and labor laws. Experience in strategically advising on employment related topics in a company operating in multiple jurisdictions in a fast pace environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex legal and business challenges. Collaborative nature and the ability to build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders. Innovative mindset with a passion for trying new things and improving the way we work. Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest developments in your focus area. Swiss residency Your Team: Being part of the Legal Team at On means being an entrepreneurial minded self-starter, with exceptional organizational skills, who likes teamwork and is not afraid of venturing into unknown territory and working autonomously with a high degree of proactiveness. In your role you will have a global function in the Employment Law team and be involved in various legal matters in the EMEA and APAC region as well as on a global scale. You will be based in our global headquarters in Zurich.

Responsibilities

The role involves advising HR functions and management on labor and employment law, providing strategic support across various jurisdictions, and handling employment litigations. Additionally, the candidate will lead training and develop internal knowledge resources.