Description

Group is the leader of the Swiss watch industry. Our group, headquartered in Biel, owns 16 renowned watch brands present in all price segments. As the largest manufacturer of Swiss Made watches in terms of volume, with activities covering design, production, and distribution, we also focus on sustainability by integrating an eco-responsible approach within our 150 production sites in Switzerland. Joining Group means becoming part of a dynamic company with more than 30 subsidiaries around the world, which values and rewards commitment. We are looking for an engaged personality, ready to actively support and advise our brand Tissot in its numerous impactful projects. This stimulating role encompasses a range of responsibilities in various areas of business law and involves close collaboration with all divisions of the company to strengthen our legal department team as Legal Counsel F/H (100%) to support our brand Tissot, with a focus on business law.Your roleAs a member of the legal department of Group, you will manage the legal affairs of the Tissot brand, known for its innovative products. In this position, you will advise daily the different divisions of the company - from marketing to distribution, from the sales department to logistics, as well as customer service, finance, and human resources - on various legal matters. You will contribute to major projects at scale, such as the launch of new innovative products like X Connect, the development of online sales, or the implementation of new solutions. You will provide your advice and support to the Tissot brand in distribution matters, including from a competition law perspective, and prepare legal correspondence. You will defend our intellectual property rights and negotiate marketing contracts for events with sponsors, brand ambassadors, and advertising campaigns. You will also handle labor law and data protection issues, negotiate leases, and respond to legal inquiries related to intellectual property and external networks, and you will lead any potential legal proceedings. You will ensure compliance with Group guidelines across the various business activities and facilitate regular training sessions. Finally, you will interact with your colleagues from foreign subsidiaries to coordinate the local aspects of major projects. You will play a key role within a motivated and talented team. The position is based in Biel, with at least one day a week at the main site of the brand.Knowledge and skillsYou feel completely comfortable with Swiss law and hold a patent or equivalent. Additionally, you have several years of professional experience in a corporate environment or in a law firm. You are familiar with commercial projects and are comfortable negotiating complex matters with interlocutors in both French and German, with an excellent command of the other language. You are used to working in French, German, and enjoy your activities, possessing a particular ability to easily perceive legal and economic links, as well as correctly assess opportunities and leverage your legal knowledge to examine, analyze, draft, and negotiate various agreements effectively while proactively and autonomously proposing solutions. You have a keen sense of detail, perseverance, and show resilience. You know how to advise company management concisely and clearly to facilitate decision-making and the smooth running of activities. You are conscientious, loyal, and stress-resistant, and you stand out for your flexibility and commitment. You know how to set priorities effectively and we offer you a competitive salary aligned with industry standards, spread over 13 months, as well as generous benefits. All of these are complemented by additional advantages, making a comprehensive offer; please note that we place great importance on interpersonal relationships as well as direct collaboration with our team, which is why we do not offer telework.Do you wish to dedicate your work to innovative, sustainable, and high-quality products? We look forward to receiving your application. Biel Contact person: Federica Raho. jid7eff8dbaen jit0416aen jpiy26aen