This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, Legal based in Switzerland.
This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the full legal strategy of a fast-scaling, technology-enabled hospitality business. The position operates at the intersection of law, business, and operations, ensuring the company can grow safely while managing complex regulatory, contractual, and litigation risks across multiple jurisdictions. You will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, influencing strategic decisions that impact expansion, partnerships, and enterprise risk. The role requires a highly pragmatic legal leader who can translate complex legal frameworks into actionable business guidance. You will oversee a broad legal portfolio including commercial contracts, employment, privacy, corporate governance, insurance, and dispute resolution. This is a high-impact position where legal infrastructure is built not only to protect the business, but also to enable scale and operational speed.
Accountabilities
- Lead the company’s overall legal strategy, advising executive leadership and the CEO on legal, regulatory, and risk-related matters impacting business growth and operations.
- Oversee commercial contracting, including drafting, negotiating, and standardizing agreements with vendors, partners, enterprise clients, and service providers.
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution strategy, including external counsel selection, risk assessment, and settlement decisions.
- Design and oversee enterprise risk management and insurance programs, ensuring appropriate coverage, claims handling, and risk transfer mechanisms.
- Provide legal guidance on employment matters across multiple jurisdictions, supporting HR in building compliant and defensible workforce practices.
- Lead corporate governance, entity management, and support financing, fundraising, and strategic transactions.
- Oversee intellectual property, privacy, and data protection compliance across products, platforms, and operations.
- Build and lead the internal legal and regulatory function while managing external counsel relationships effectively.
- Develop scalable legal frameworks, policies, and templates that enable efficient and consistent business operations.
Requirements
- 8+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house counsel experience supporting operating companies in fast-paced environments.
- Qualified lawyer with a JD (or equivalent) and active bar membership in Canada or a relevant jurisdiction.
- Strong expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, and enterprise risk management.
- Proven experience managing litigation, regulatory matters, and external legal counsel.
- Deep understanding of employment law, corporate governance, and transactional legal work.
- Familiarity with privacy, data protection, and intellectual property frameworks.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal risk into practical business decisions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
- Ability to operate independently in complex, high-growth, and ambiguous environments.
- Experience in technology-enabled, platform-based, or hospitality-related industries is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive executive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity eligibility.
- Fully remote work flexibility with autonomy over work location.
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and wellness benefits.
- Equity participation and long-term incentive opportunities aligned with company growth.
- Flexible PTO policy supporting work-life balance.
- Home office and connectivity stipends for remote work support.
- Travel and accommodation perks within company properties and partner network.
- Retirement savings plan support (e.g., 401(k) or local equivalent depending on region).
- Inclusive, mission-driven environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.