Paralegal (50-60%)

Groupe la prairie seeks a Paralegal (50-60%) in Zürich to support the legal and compliance team with corporate housekeeping, contract management, and administrative tasks. The role requires strong organizational skills and bilingual proficiency in German and English.

This position supports the legal and compliance department by ensuring smooth corporate housekeeping, maintaining critical databases, and facilitating contract management processes. The role aims to create a positive impact within the team by handling administrative duties, coordinating training, and assisting with legal events.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate registry updates and prepare minutes for Board of Directors and General Assembly meetings.
• Maintain accuracy in corporate, grey market, and contract databases.
• Gather signatures for legal documents, draft powers of attorney, and arrange notarization.
• Train staff on contract management policies and compliance oversight at headquarters and affiliates.
• Organize legal and compliance training sessions, track attendance, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate the implementation of headquarters templates and processes across global affiliates.
• Support legal and IP budget management and prepare related reports.
• Review external law firm invoices, prepare purchase orders, and draft engagement letters.
• Maintain intranet legal content on SharePoint and draft related communications.
• Assist in organizing internal legal events, such as the Legal Open House.
• Provide general administrative support to legal and compliance team members.

Requirements

• At least three years of paralegal experience in an international corporation or law firm.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive and responsive work style.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively under supervision.
• Strong organizational skills to manage, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Confident communication skills to build relationships with stakeholders at various levels.
• Positive and collaborative team player who contributes to a supportive work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Nice to have

• Formal paralegal qualification.

What the company offers

• Monthly contribution towards health insurance.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional 8.5 days off for HQ employees.
• Option to work from home up to two days a week.
• Access to special discounts on La Prairie products and Employee-Only Sales.
• Unlimited access to La Prairie’s “SkillCare” program and LinkedIn Learning platform.
• Internal and international mobility options within the Beiersdorf Group.
• Employee referral bonuses.

About the company

La Prairie fosters a diverse and inclusive culture by maintaining a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting, and accepting environment. The company believes that diversity in talents is the strength of the House and supports professional equality for everyone. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

• Fosters a diverse and inclusive culture with a balanced population.
• Maintains an open, safe, trusting, and accepting work environment.
• Believes diversity in talents is the strength of the House.
• Supports professional equality for everyone.
• Welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• Application