Senior Legal Counsel

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Kanadevia Inova North America is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee the Group’s corporate structure and governance across jurisdictions, onsite in Zürich. You will maintain records, draft and file documentation, update governance policies, support M&A and post-acquisition integration, and provide legal guidance to Sales, Engineering, IT, HR, Finance and Procurement while mentoring paralegals. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in-house experience in commercial and corporate law, familiarity with Swiss corporate law, and strong risk management and communication skills; English is mandatory, German or other European languages a plus, engineering or construction experience preferred. To apply, tailor your CV to cross-border governance and policy development with concrete leadership and integration examples; agency applications are not accepted.

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. 

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

• Support and oversee the Group’s corporate structure and governance activities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure Group companies comply with internal and external corporate governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate corporate records and draft, review and file corporate documentation.
• Develop and update corporate governance policies, Group policies and procedures.
• Support M&A transactions and the post-acquisition integration of newly acquired entities.
• Provide legal advice and contract support to departments including Sales, Business Development, Engineering, IT, HR, Finance and Procurement.
• Advise and train directors and employees on corporate governance responsibilities and legal obligations.
• Manage and guide paralegals, identify legal risks and prepare reports on the Group’s corporate activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law; other relevant degrees or professional certifications are advantageous.
• At least 8 years of in-house legal experience covering commercial law, corporate law and governance.
• Experience within the engineering or construction industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with Swiss corporate law, governance models and legal entity management tools is advantageous.
• Fluent English is mandatory; German or other European languages are an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
• Independent and collaborative working style, with strong leadership, relationship-building and risk-management capabilities.

Additional Information

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.