Global Head of Corporate Legal (all genders)

As Global Head of Corporate Legal, you will shape Siegfried’s global legal strategy and lead all matters related to corporate governance, capital markets, strategic initiatives, and global procurement. Acting as a trusted advisor to our Executive Leadership Team and key global functions (Finance, Procurement, HR, IT), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Siegfried’s continued growth, integrity, and compliance across jurisdictions.

This is a high-impact position within a dynamic, international pharmaceutical company, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and drive sustainable value creation in a rapidly evolving industry.

Your Role:

Strategic Projects & M&A

- Oversee and manage all legal aspects of strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and partnerships.
- Support due diligence, negotiation, and execution of deals in collaboration with external counsel.
- Advise senior management on transaction structures, risk allocation, and post-merger integration.

Regulatory & Capital Markets

- Manage legal workstreams in capital markets and corporate finance transactions, including loans, bonds, and equity offerings.
- Act as primary liaison for SIX Swiss Exchange regulatory compliance.
- Advise on disclosure and other reporting obligations and ensure compliance with Swiss and international listing rules.

Corporate Governance

- Serve as key counsel to management on corporate law, listing obligations, and best practices.
- Ensure governance and corporate secretarial oversight across all group entities.
- Maintain the Group’s governance framework, including delegation of authority, signature rights, and corporate housekeeping standards.

Corporate Procurement

- Provide legal support for global procurement activities, from sourcing and framework agreements to supplier management.
- Negotiate and approve high-value or strategic procurement contracts.

Leadership & Collaboration

- Partner closely with the Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and other Legal Department leaders.
- Drive process optimization and digitalization of corporate legal workflows.
- Manage external counsel relationships and budgets for corporate and capital market matters.

Your Profile:

- Qualified lawyer (Swiss, EU, UK, or US).
- No less than 5 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm, large corporate legal department, or advisory firm.
- Expertise in corporate and capital markets law, M&A, and cross-border strategic transactions; experience in the pharmaceutical or CDMO sector is an advantage.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English and German.
- Strong stakeholder management and business acumen; ability to translate complex legal matters into practical business advice.
- Creative, solution-oriented mindset with high integrity, reliability, and strong organizational skills.

Your Benefits: 

At Siegfried, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll discover a place where your impact matters, your growth is encouraged, and your wellbeing is supported.

Professional Growth & Impact

- Work in a dynamic, international environment with room to take ownership and make a real impact.

- Benefit from individual development plans and training opportunities that support your personal and professional growth.

- Collaborate with an experienced, motivated team that values innovation and continuous learning.

Attractive Compensation & Incentives

- Short- and long-term incentive programs rewarding both performance and contribution.

- Employee Share Purchase Plan with free matching shares.

Flexibility & Wellbeing

 - Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.

- Comprehensive accident and health insurance coverage.

- Active health management and discounted fitness memberships.

- Balanced meals at our onsite restaurant and cafeteria.

Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 13 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 3,800 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.