Senior Legal Counsel

Company Description

Stäubli is a global industrial and mechatronic solution provider with four dedicated Divisions: Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics and Textile, serving customers who aim to increase their productivity in many industrial sectors. Stäubli currently operates in 28 countries, with agents in 50 countries on four continents. Its global workforce of 6,000 shares a commitment to partnering with customers in nearly every industry to provide comprehensive solutions with long-term support. Originally founded in 1892 as a small workshop in Horgen/Zurich, Switzerland, today Stäubli is an international Group headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal support at divisional and regional levels
• Act as primary legal advisor to the Electrical Connectors Division
• Manage legal matters for Stäubli entities in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements, including:
• (Framework) sales and purchasing agreements
• Distribution and agency agreements
• R&D collaboration and development agreements
• Offer legal guidance on compliance, product liability, antitrust, and competition law
• Support production facilities and legal sales units across multiple divisions, primarily in Germany and Switzerland

Qualifications

• Master's degree in German or Swiss law from a recognised university.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of professional legal experience, in corporate in-house and/or law firm roles.
• Proven track record in commercial law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance within an international industrial or technology-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss, German, and EU law.
• Solid understanding of international laws relevant to manufacturing, R&D, and global sales operations.
• Experience with agency and distribution agreements, global framework agreements, and industry-specific regulations.
• Demonstrated interest in technology and process improvement in legal operations.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-border environment, navigating legal complexities across jurisdictions.

Additional Information

This position requires a seasoned, pragmatic, and business-oriented legal professional who can build trusted relationships with stakeholders, deliver clear and actionable legal advice, and foster a culture of compliance and responsible business conduct. The Senior Legal Counsel plays a critical role in ensuring that Stäubli’s operations remain compliant with national and European laws, while enabling business success through legally sound and commercially viable solutions.

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