Commercial Legal Counsel (EMEA) - 3-4 Month Assignment (GVA)

* Commercial Legal Counsel with 3-5+ PQE in contracts and EMEA legal matters. * Lead contract negotiations across Europe. ## About Our Client ## Our client is a well-established international company operating across the EMEA region through a combination of direct-to-consumer and business-to-business channels. The organisation markets and distributes its products through physical retail networks, e-commerce platforms, distributors, wholesalers and various commercial partners. With operations spanning multiple jurisdictions, the legal team provides pragmatic and business-oriented support across a broad range of contractual, commercial and regulatory matters. To support the legal department during a period of increased activity, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Counsel on an interim basis for approximately 3 to 4 months. ## Job Description ## Reporting to the Legal Director, you will provide day-to-day legal support on a broad range of commercial and contractual matters across the EMEA region. Your responsibilities will include: * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements. * Advising internal stakeholders on contract-related risks and legal issues. * Supporting commercial, procurement, IT, digital, marketing and operational teams on legal matters. * Reviewing and negotiating distribution, reseller, agency and other channel partner agreements. * Drafting and negotiating service agreements covering areas such as marketing, digital services, consulting, logistics, technology and software. * Reviewing supplier, purchasing and procurement contracts. * Supporting legal matters relating to both B2B and B2C activities. * Advising on consumer law matters in relation to retail and e-commerce activities across Europe. * Ensuring contractual documentation complies with applicable European legal and regulatory requirements. * Coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. * Contributing to the management of legal templates and contract processes. ## The Successful Applicant ## * Law degree from a recognised university. * Qualified lawyer or in-house legal counsel with at least 3 to 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience. * Strong background in commercial contracts and general business law. * Proven experience supporting multi-jurisdictional operations within Europe or the broader EMEA region. * Experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements independently. * Exposure to consumer law and retail/e-commerce environments would be highly advantageous. * Experience supporting both B2B and B2C business models is preferred. * Ability to balance legal risks with commercial realities and provide pragmatic business-focused advice. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Fluent French and English are essential. * French at native or near-native level (C2 preferred). * English at professional working proficiency level (minimum C1). * Immediately available or available at short notice. ## What's on Offer ## * 3 to 4-month temporary assignment with immediate impact. * Opportunity to join an international organisation operating across numerous EMEA markets. * Broad exposure to commercial, contractual, consumer law and cross-border legal matters. * Dynamic and collaborative legal environment. * High level of interaction with senior business stakeholders. * International working environment. * Possibility of extension depending on business needs. Quote job ref JN-112026-7141660 Job Function Legal Specialisation Contract Administrator / Contract Manager Industry FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Where Geneva Contract Type Interim Job Reference JN-112026-7141660