Legal Counsel (100%)

The role of Legal Counsel at Climeworks involves joining a forward-thinking in-house legal team. The company specializes in developing and implementing measures to enhance the delivery of legal services across the organization. This role is crucial for providing high-quality, practical legal advice to various parts of the company. The main day-to-day responsibilities include negotiating and drafting agreements within the Climeworks Group, serving as the primary contact for corporate law matters, and working on a variety of legal and commercial issues to support the company's objectives. Additionally, the role involves coordinating external legal support and designing efficient, cost-effective approaches to legal work. Ensuring alignment between different client groups and the company's mission is also a key responsibility. To qualify for this role, candidates must be qualified lawyers with a strong background in corporate law, finance, commercial contracts, and business transactions. Experience in areas such as employment law, technology transactions, public policy, or project finance is considered a plus. Fluency in English is required, with German fluency being a nice-to-have. The role demands adaptability to a fast-paced, international work environment and a strong financial literacy and business mindset. Nice-to-have skills include a curiosity about technology and a passion for continuous improvement. The role is based in Opfikon, Zurich, with a requirement to work onsite at least three days per week. The team at Climeworks values inclusivity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every listed criterion. The company offers a hybrid work setup, up to 25 paid vacation days, and a dedicated budget for professional growth. What the role asks for: - A qualified lawyer with a solid background in corporate law and finance, commercial contracts, and business transactions. - Demonstrated experience in practice areas such as employment law, technology transactions, public policy, or project finance (nice-to-have). - Strong business fluency in written and spoken English. - German fluency (nice-to-have). - Comfort working in a fast-paced, often-shifting, and international work environment. - A strong financial literacy and business mindset. - A passion for continuous improvement. - A curiosity about technology and a passion for continuous improvement.