Commercial Legal Counsel; f​/m​/d

Commercial Legal Counsel (f/m/d), 80 - 100%

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia.

The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see  .

To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. For our Commercial Legal team within our Legal department we are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Legal Counsel (f/m/d), 80 – 100% for our Bubendorf site.

• Provide legal advice, draft and review relevant agreements of a Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), such as development and manufacturing, supply and service agreements
• Business Partner to Business Development, Commercial Functions and Project Management
• Identify and assess legal/commercial risks; advise on mitigation
• Train internal stakeholders on legal and contractual topics
• Perform required activities in contract management systems, provide information and analysis on contracts to management
• Support simplification and digitalization of legal operations

• Law degree (Master, JD, LL.M.)
• Minimum of 3–4 years of commercial law experience, ideally in Pharma / Life sciences industry
• Language skills:
  Proficient in reading and writing in German and English, French is a plus
• Strong ability to write clearly and accurately; ability to analyze complex concepts and translate them to concrete, simple, user-friendly documents
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across culturally diverse, global teams
• Proactive, pragmatic, and highly accountable. Provides business-oriented, risk-based solutions while maintaining compliance and integrity
• Strong team player and communicator, able to form effective working relationships with a variety of functions at all levels
• Ability to handle numerous and competing tasks and priorities, and to be resourceful and composed under pressure
• Demonstrates affinity for technology and AI tools and shows interest in implementing such technology and tools to improve workflows within legal and for services to business partners

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
• Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
• Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
• 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
• Access to the ‘Swibeco’ and ‘Brands for Employees’ benefit platforms with discounts from external partners

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.

Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Bubendorf!

Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.