Senior Lead - Employment Law

In short

The (Senior) Lead - Employment Law role will report to the Head of Employment Law on the Legal Team.

On is looking for a business-oriented, pragmatic, and proactive employment lawyer to join the On Legal Team in Zurich, Switzerland reporting to the Head of Employment Law. Someone who has a demonstrated ability to independently manage a diverse and complex workload, while proactively anticipating issues in this dynamic, growth oriented environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a multinational environment and handling a wide range of labor and employment law matters in our global company for various jurisdictions.

Your Mission

• Advising HR functions and management in all aspects of labor and employment law.
• Providing strategic advice and support on employment law related topics for Switzerland and other jurisdictions (particularly EMEA and APAC): Advising on performance and disciplinary matters, internal investigations, employee mobility, works council and union related matters, managing employment related agreements and documents.
• Handling employment litigations and disputes in collaboration with external counsels.
• Leading and/or supporting multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Leading training on employment law related topics and developing knowledge resources for internal stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities for improved processes and playbooks.
• Updating and drafting internal policies.
• Creating and maintaining subject matter expertise in new markets and evolving areas of global employment law.
• Creating and updating HR policies and procedures.

Your story

• Law degree from Switzerland (admitted to the bar) or another jurisdiction (accredited institution) with proven skills in Swiss employment law and 5+ years post qualification experience in a law firm and in-house, preferred experience in a global company.
• In-depth experience with relevant employment and labor laws.
• Experience in strategically advising on employment related topics in a company operating in multiple jurisdictions in a fast pace environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex legal and business challenges.
• Collaborative nature and the ability to build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for trying new things and improving the way we work.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest developments in your focus area.
• Swiss residency.

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.