Legal Counsel

Creating impact together at Bühler! Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines. Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together. Legal Counsel To strengthen our Legal Services team at our headquarters in Uzwil, we are looking for a motivated and business-minded Legal Counsel who combines strong legal expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across our global organization, advising on a wide range of legal matters and supporting the business in achieving its goals in a compliant and commercially sound way. This is where you'll excel You advise internal stakeholders on a broad range of legal matters, with a focus on commercial contracts, IT law, and corporate governance You draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including customer, supplier, and IT-related contracts (software, cloud, SaaS) You develop and enhance contract templates, policies, and legal standards, while supporting the continuous improvement of legal processes and tools You identify legal risks, monitor regulatory developments, and translate them into practical, business-oriented guidance You collaborate cross-functionally and support governance matters, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders at all levels These are the skills you'll need Swiss law degree and admission to the bar in Switzerland, combined with several years of relevant professional experience in a law firm or in-house environment, ideally in an international, industrial or technology-driven setting Strong expertise in contract law, IT law, and corporate governance, with proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and IT-related agreements Independent, structured working style paired with strong teamwork skills, business acumen, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, along with a high level of integrity, reliability, and sound judgment Fluency in German and English; strong interest in digitalization, legal technology, and continuous improvement, combined with curiosity and a willingness to learn Questions? We are happy to answer them! Marcel Huber Senior Recruiting Specialist Linkedin