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Location: Switzerland | Switzerland-Based Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Legal Operations | Employment Law | HR Tech WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a fast-growing global HR technology business to find an organised and driven Legal Operations Associate (CH) to join its legal team in Switzerland. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in employment law who wants to broaden their experience across Swiss and wider European employment law and compliance.
The role combines day-to-day legal operations with an important Swiss compliance responsibility. The successful candidate does not need to be a qualified attorney or admitted to the Swiss Bar, but must be motivated to learn quickly, comfortable taking ownership and genuinely hands-on. About the Role You’ll act as a first point of contact for legal queries coming into the business , supporting clients and internal teams with routine employment law and compliance matters across multiple European jurisdictions.
You won’t be expected to know all aspects of Swiss or wider EU employment law from day one. What matters is having a good legal foundation, the confidence to research unfamiliar areas, and the motivation to learn and upskill quickly. Alongside supporting the legal team on an ongoing basis, you’ll take on the responsibilities of the named “Responsible Person” for the Swiss entity under Swiss labour-leasing (SECO) law .
This is a fixed and non-negotiable part of the position and includes the associated compliance and administrative responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day employment law and compliance queries from clients and internal teams. Provide ongoing operational support to the legal team across multiple EU jurisdictions. Support the drafting and review of standard employment contracts, offer letters and mutual separation agreements under guidance.
Provide first-line support on routine employment matters, including terms and conditions and policy-related queries, escalating complex or high-risk matters where appropriate. Research Swiss and wider EU employment legislation and translate legal requirements into clear, practical guidance. Support disciplinary processes through the preparation of standard documentation under supervision and in line with applicable local legislation.
Liaise directly with employees and clients on legal and compliance matters, handling sensitive information professionally. Help coordinate ad hoc legal matters with external counsel where specialist input is required. Act as the named Responsible Person for the Swiss entity under Swiss labour-leasing law. Support compliance with Swiss labour-leasing legislation, Swiss employment law and applicable staffing industry GAV requirements, including minimum wages and equal treatment.
Maintain the documentation required for SECO and cantonal audits and inspections. Act as the primary Swiss contact for SECO and relevant cantonal authorities. What You’ll Bring Around 3 years’ experience in a legal environment. Practical exposure to employment law, which could have been gained through a law degree with an employment law focus, paralegal or junior legal position, in-house legal support role, or employment law internship.
Some experience supporting contract drafting, routine employment terms or policy queries, and disciplinary-process documentation. Strong legal research skills and the ability to turn legislation into practical, easy-to-understand guidance. Confidence communicating directly with employees and clients while handling sensitive legal information appropriately. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage process-driven compliance work, documentation, tickets and filing.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, administrative and organisational skills. A proactive, self-starting approach and the confidence to ask questions or escalate matters when necessary. Comfort working with ambiguity and developing k