Michael Page
ASAP: Interim Legal Counsel - Technology (m/w/d)
Michael PageSwitzerland2 days ago
TemporaryLegal
  • Strong autonomy with direct impact in a fast‑moving tech environment.
  • Broad commercial exposure across contracts, compliance and governance.

About Our Client

Our client is an international technology organisation providing top of class services to their clients. The company provides advanced technological solutions to partners and customers across Europe and supports them through technical expertise, consulting, and specialised services.

Due to a maternity leave in their legal team we are seeking a hands-on professional to join their team asap.

Job Description

Commercial Contracting

Role

You will play a central role in supporting commercial teams by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of agreements typical for a technology and cybersecurity‑focused business environment, such as:

  • Technology service agreements
  • Partner and reseller agreements
  • Vendor and supply‑chain contracts
  • Cloud / SaaS‑related contracts

Compliance & Regulatory Support

  • Assist with compliance topics relevant to technology and data‑driven businesses, including data protection, competition rules, and marketing regulations.
  • Support internal governance programmes and regulatory documentation.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

  • Provide practical legal guidance to business units on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
  • Identify legal risks in ongoing or planned commercial activities and propose appropriate mitigations.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with cross‑functional teams including sales, procurement, marketing, finance, and operations.
  • Coordinate with legal colleagues in other European jurisdictions to ensure consistency of legal documentation and processes.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified solicitor in the UK or a comparable jurisdiction, with 4+ years PQE.
  • Strong background in commercial law and experience working in an in‑house legal environment.
  • Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills in English.
  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse business stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a pragmatic and solution‑oriented mindset.

What's on Offer

  • Quick start - dynamic and international organization
  • Challenging role in a tech solution field

Contact: Valentin Ohlhorst

Quote job ref: JN-022026-6958514

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