Beschreibung

* Ensures legal compliance, mitigates risk,
* Shaping legal strategy accross all juridictions.

## About Our Client ##

A leading international non-profit organisation operating across 20+ countries is looking for an experienced **Senior Legal Manager (Legal Counsel)** for a minimum **9-month contract** based in Geneva.

The organisation works globally on environmental, social, and development initiatives, partnering with governments, NGOs, donors, and international stakeholders.

We are seeking a senior legal expert capable of providing **strategic legal leadership**, strengthening governance, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

## Job Description ##

**Main Responsibilities**

**Strategic Legal Advisory**

* Provide senior-level legal advice to leadership teams.
* Support strategic initiatives and organisational decision-making.
* Ensure legal compliance across global operations.



**Contract & Grant Management**

* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (grant agreements, procurement, partnership agreements).
* Standardise templates and ensure donor and regulatory compliance.



**Governance & Policy Development**

* Strengthen governance frameworks, boards, committees, and global policies.
* Draft internal policies, resolutions, and governance documentation.



**Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight**

* Oversee compliance in tax, employment law, insurance, and regulatory topics.
* Manage legal risks and support internal control processes.



**Intellectual Property & Brand Protection**

* Oversee the organisation's trademark and IP portfolio.
* Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on brand protection.



**Internal Capacity Building**

* Train teams on legal processes, compliance, and risk management.
* Promote a culture of legal awareness and accountability.



**External Legal Coordination**

* Manage relationships with external counsel, regulators, and authorities.
* Monitor evolving legal and regulatory trends globally.

## The Successful Applicant ##

Required Profile



* Master's degree in Law (or equivalent).
* Strong experience in contract law, governance, compliance, regulatory matters, and risk management.
* Track record within international organisations, NGOs, law firms, or global companies.
* Ability to advise senior leaders and operate with autonomy in a complex environment.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Full fluency in **English and French**.



Assets



* Experience with trademarks and IP.
* Exposure to multi-country regulatory environments.
* Additional languages (e.g., Portuguese...).

## What's on Offer ##

Why Join?



* High-level strategic legal role with global impact.
* Opportunity to shape and professionalise the legal function.
* Mission-driven environment in sustainability and social impact.
* 2 days per week in the office
* Close collaboration with executive leadership.





Quote job ref

JN-032026-6978335

Job Function

Legal

Specialisation

IP & Trademark

Industry

Energy & Natural Resources

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-032026-6978335

Job Nature

Home Office