Director Legal Counsel

Provide strategic legal advice and hands-on support to global Operations, R&D;, Procurement and Corporate IT functions. Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply, manufacturing, technology transfer, IP licensing, SaaS/XaaS and development agreements. Partner closely with business leaders on complex legal, compliance and risk management matters across international operations. Support supplier lifecycle activities, including RFPs, due diligence, contract negotiations and terminations. Advise on intellectual property, trade secrets and emerging technology matters, including AI tools and services. Manage and mentor Legal Counsel, including coaching, objective setting and performance development. Coordinate with external counsel and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them. Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change. Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

• Master of Law degree or equivalent qualification from a reputable university

• Qualified attorney with bar admission in Switzerland, the EU, UK or US

• 10+ years of legal experience gained in private practice and/or multinational in-house environments

• Strong experience supporting Operations, Procurement, R&D; and Corporate IT functions within a regulated industry, ideally MedTech, life sciences or high-tech sectors

• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology-related agreements and advising on trade compliance topics

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience advising senior executives in global organizations

• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken; German is highly preferred, additional languages are a plus