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This is a unique opportunity for an experienced General Counsel
Interim General Counsel (8-10 Months) - Geneva
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced General Counsel to lead the legal function of a globally recognized international organization during a leadership transition. The role combines executive-level legal leadership, stakeholder management, governance oversight and trusted advisory support to the CEO and senior leadership team.
Interim General Counsel (8-10 Months) - Geneva
Our client is a highly respected international organization headquartered in Switzerland, operating at the intersection of global public interest, international partnerships, development initiatives and complex funding structures. Working with governments, private-sector partners, philanthropic organizations and multilateral institutions across multiple regions, the organization manages large-scale programmes with a significant worldwide impact.
Description
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the Interim General Counsel will lead a team of legal professionals and act as a trusted adviser to executive management, the board, and key internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will ensure continuity of legal leadership while supporting the organization through a period of ongoing strategic and operational activity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Legal function, ensuring effective delivery of legal services across the organization.
Serve as a strategic adviser to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board on legal, governance, regulatory and risk matters.
Build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders across a complex international environment.
Provide legal guidance on governance, institutional matters, partnerships, commercial agreements and strategic initiatives.
Support the organization in navigating sensitive stakeholder issues and managing competing interests.
Lead, mentor and motivate a highly capable legal team, fostering engagement and collaboration in a demanding environment.
Ensure effective management of legal risk, compliance and organizational governance.
Oversee external counsel relationships where required.
Support financing, fundraising, contractual and partnership activities as needed.
Contribute to organizational decision-making as a pragmatic business partner, balancing legal rigor with operational realities.
Drive continuity, stability and sound judgment during the transition period.
Profile
Experience
Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience (typically 20+ years).
Previous experience as General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or equivalent senior legal executive.
Proven leadership experience managing legal teams within complex international organizations.
Strong track record advising CEOs, Executive Committees and Boards.
Experience operating in highly regulated and stakeholder-intensive environments.
Exposure to international organizations, multilateral institutions, NGOs, public-sector bodies, healthcare, life sciences, development finance or similarly complex environments would be highly advantageous.
Experience in governance, compliance, risk management and strategic transactions.
Familiarity with financing structures, capital markets or structured financing is considered a plus.
Leadership Profile
Calm, resilient and highly credible under pressure.
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Able to navigate sensitive political and organizational dynamics with discretion.
Collaborative leadership style with a strong focus on empowerment rather than micromanagement.
Pragmatic, solutions-oriented and commercially minded.
Strong personal integrity and sound judgement.
Able to create trust quickly with executives, board members and team members alike.
Languages
Fluent English is essential.
French is considered a strong advantage.
Additional languages are welcomed.
Job Offer
Opportunity to join a globally respected organization with significant international visibility.
Executive-level role with direct exposure to senior leadership and governance bodies.
Meaningful work contributing to an organization with substantial global impact.
A highly stimulating and complex stakeholder environment.
Initial interim assignment of approximately 8-10 months, with potential for longer-term discussions depending on mutual interest and organizational needs. jid13305b0aen jit0627aen jpiy26aen