Senior Legal Counsel
Kanadevia Inova · Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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## Company Description ##
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.
**Transforming Waste into Value**
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.
## Job Description ##
* Support and oversee the Group-s corporate structure and governance activities across multiple jurisdictions.
* Ensure Group companies comply with internal and external corporate governance requirements.
* Maintain accurate corporate records and draft, review and file corporate documentation.
* Develop and update corporate governance policies, Group policies and procedures.
* Support M&A transactions and the post-acquisition integration of newly acquired entities.
* Provide legal advice and contract support to departments including Sales, Business Development, Engineering, IT, HR, Finance and Procurement.
* Advise and train directors and employees on corporate governance responsibilities and legal obligations.
* Manage and guide paralegals, identify legal risks and prepare reports on the Group-s corporate activities.
## Qualifications ##
* Bachelor-s or Master-s degree in Law; other relevant degrees or professional certifications are advantageous.
* At least 8 years of in-house legal experience covering commercial law, corporate law and governance.
* Experience within the engineering or construction industry is preferred.
* Familiarity with Swiss corporate law, governance models and legal entity management tools is advantageous.
* Fluent English is mandatory; German or other European languages are an advantage.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and organisation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
* Independent and collaborative working style, with strong leadership, relationship-building and risk-management capabilities.
## Additional Information ##
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
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