Schindler Group

Legal Counsel Transactions and Competition Law (m/f/d) 80-100%

Schindler Group  •  Hergiswil, CH (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Location: Hergiswil, Nidwald, Switzerland
Job ID: 89602

We Elevate... You

Join Schindler and help us elevate our world: Use your skills to allow megacities to grow. With our elevators and escalators, we keep the urban world moving.

Since 1874 Schindler has been a Citymaker with proud reputation for elevating not only buildings, but the well-being of everyone who lives and works in them. People, passion, and innovation are the pillars of our success.


Schindler is one of the world's leading suppliers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We employ talented individuals in over 100 countries worldwide to design, develop, install, maintain and modernize the mobility systems that keep the world's urban population on the move. We offer a dynamic, forward-looking work environment that enables our employees to innovate and excel in their chosen fields.

Join us as a

Legal Counsel Transactions and Competition Law (m/f/d) 80-100%

We Elevate... Your Responsibilities

For our Global Legal & Compliance team, we are looking for an experienced attorney to support Schindler’s global growth agenda. In this role, you will work on M&A transactions, advise on anti-trust and competition law, and help translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance for the business.

What makes this ideal role attractive to strong candidates: The role combines transaction work, competition law, international exposure, and close collaboration with business stakeholders in a global industrial company. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys intellectually demanding legal work, pragmatic business advice, and a team culture built on professionalism, trust, and integrity.


Your Responsibilities

  • Support M&A transactions from early structuring through due diligence, contract documentation, negotiations, merger control and post-closing integration
  • Advise on antitrust and competition law across Schindler's business, including new installations, existing installations, modernization, repairs, sourcing/procurement, supply chain, and digital activities
  • Work with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and authorities worldwide on merger control, investigations, and other regulatory or corporate law matters
  • Provide practical legal input on external communication, competitive positioning in transactions and beyond, and other business-critical initiatives
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their implications for transactions, business operations, and strategy
  • Develop targeted, user-friendly trainings, guidelines and best practices that help business teams apply legal and compliance requirements effectively

We Elevate... Your Best Self

  • Law degree, preferably from a Swiss university, and admission as attorney at law; LL.M., doctorate, or international experience an asset
  • 3–5 years' experience in corporate law, M&A, and/or competition law (law firm and/or in-house)
  • Ability to develop expertise quickly and deliver structured, pragmatic solutions in a fast-paced business environment
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on practical, customer-oriented legal and compliance solutions
  • Excellent legal English and German (C2 – Proficient), additional languages are a plus
  • Strong digital proficiency (Microsoft 365) and interest in AI-enabled legal technologies

We Elevate... You

You will get immediate access to a variety of benefits by working for a TOP employer:  

  • We offer a position in a future-oriented industry with a diverse product range as well as attractive and performance-related remuneration 
  • Development opportunities: You will start with a job-specific onboarding program and will be supported by us through technical and soft skills development programs 
  • Work-life balance: We support you in managing your professional and personal life through flexible working hours 
  • Corporate benefits: You will have the opportunity to benefit from attractive employee discounts 
  • Diversity: We promote and foster a culture of diversity 

Can You Elevate Us?

Be part of a highly driven organization where high performance connects people and is a vital part of achieving strong business results. Please send us your complete application documents (CV, Reference Letters and University Diplomas).


www.schindler.com

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

Schindler Group

About Schindler Group

The Schindler Group is a leading manufacturer and provider of related services for elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.

Founded in 1874 in Switzerland, our company is at the forefront of industry innovation, working on pushing the boundaries of technological engineering, while having a strong focus on safety, comfort, efficiency and reliability.

Moving more than two billion people each day, our products can be found in many well-known buildings throughout the globe, including office and residential buildings, airports, shopping centers/retail establishments and specialty buildings.

We’re a leading employer in the industry, with over 69’000 engaged employees enabling mobility within the urban world. We have a network of over 1000 branch offices in over 100 countries, as well as production sites and research and development facilities in the US, Brazil, Europe, China and India.

At Schindler, our mission is to keep the world moving.

We Elevate… Our World

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Ebikon, CH
Year Founded
1874
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