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Legal Counsel F/H (100%) to support our brand Tissot with a focus on business law. Our group is the leader in the Swiss watch industry. Based in Biel, our group owns 16 renowned watch brands present in all price segments. As the leading manufacturer of Swiss Made watches in terms of volume and activities covering design and distribution, we also focus on sustainability by integrating an eco-responsible approach within our 150 Swiss production sites. Joining the group means becoming part of a dynamic company with over 30 subsidiaries worldwide that values integrity. We are looking for a committed individual ready to actively support and advise our Tissot brand in its many impactful projects. This stimulating role encompasses various responsibilities in different areas of business law and involves close collaboration with all divisions of the company. You will strengthen our legal department team as Legal Counsel F/H (100%) to support our Tissot brand, focusing on business law.Your role:As a member of the legal department of the group, you will manage the legal affairs of the Tissot brand, known for its innovative products. In this position, you will provide daily advice to the various divisions of the company - from marketing to distribution, the sales department to logistics, as well as customer service, finance, and human resources - on various legal issues. You will contribute to large-scale projects, such as launching new innovative products like X Connect, developing online sales, or setting up new solutions. You will provide your advice and support to the Tissot brand in matters of distribution, including from the perspective of competition law, and you will prepare correspondence. You will defend our intellectual property rights and negotiate marketing agreements for events with sponsors, brand ambassadors, and advertising campaigns. You will also handle employment law and data protection issues, negotiate leases, and respond to legal inquiries related to the environment and networks. Working closely with external stakeholders, you will lead any potential litigation processes. You will ensure compliance with group directives in various business areas and facilitate regular meetings. Finally, you will interact with your colleagues in foreign subsidiaries to coordinate the local aspects of major projects and play a key role within a motivated and talented team. The position is based in Biel, with at least one day per week at the main site of the brand.Knowledge and skills:You feel perfectly at ease with Swiss law and hold a patent or equivalent qualification. Furthermore, you have several years of professional experience in a company or law firm. You are familiar with commercial projects and are comfortable negotiating complex deals with interlocutors in French or German, with an excellent command of the other language. You are used to working in French, German, and you enjoy your activities and possess a particular aptitude for easily perceiving legal and economic links, as well as accurately assessing opportunities and leveraging your legal knowledge to efficiently review, analyze, draft, and negotiate various agreements by proactively and autonomously proposing solutions. You possess a keen sense of detail, perseverance, and show a commitment to excellence. You know how to advise company management concisely to facilitate decision-making and the smooth running of activities. You are conscientious, loyal, and resilient to stress, and you stand out for your flexibility and commitment. You know how to establish priorities methodically.We offer you a competitive salary, compliant with regulations, spread over 13 months, as well as generous benefits. This package, complemented by other advantages, constitutes a comprehensive offer. Note that we place great importance on interpersonal relations and direct communication with our teams, which is why we do not offer remote work.Would you like to dedicate your career to innovative, sustainable, and high-quality products? We look forward to receiving your application. Contact Person: Federica Raho. jidb936963aen jit0207aen jpiy26aen