Paralegal at 50%LHH

The Adecco Group Switzerland

Our client, an international (US) company is looking for a Paralegal for a 6 months mission, at 50%.

This role involves managing distribution channels/contracts, corporate governance, ethics and compliance, and providing general legal and administrative support across EMEA and APAC regions.

Key Responsibilities:

-Support distributors and dealers across EMEA and APAC.

-Ensure timely renewal of all distributor and dealer agreements, including amendments to sales objectives.

-Manage distribution channel issues and terminations.

-Maintain a repository of agreements.

-Process due diligence requests and liaise with local sales teams and the Ethics and Compliance team.

-Set up and incorporate entities, manage board and shareholders' meeting minutes, powers of attorney, and approval of financial accounts.

-Liaise closely with the US corporate team and help populate the corporate entities management system.

-Process board changes.

-Update and issue ESG statements and decisions of the board/shareholders.

-Assist attorneys with contract management, including execution and filing.

-Provide general legal and administrative support.

Handle legalization, update trackers, and internal process sheets.

Requirements:

-Minimum of 5 years of in-house experience as a paralegal in an international environment.

-Proficiency in English, French an asset.

-Excellent communication skills.

-Proficiency with standard document creation and business communication software, such as Microsoft Office.