(Senior) Lead - Employment Law

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.