Legal Counsel Transactions and Competition Law

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.

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.

• 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