Paralegal / Contract Specialist (all genders)

Datwyler seeks a Paralegal / Contract Specialist in Schattdorf to support Group Legal with contract lifecycle management, corporate records, and legal-tech implementation.

This position provides essential operational and administrative support to the Group Legal department across the entire organization. The role focuses on streamlining legal and governance workflows, managing corporate documentation, and driving the digital transformation of legal processes through the adoption of advanced tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational assistance to the Group Legal team, including the preparation, review, and formatting of legal documents.
• Oversee the global trademark portfolio by tracking critical deadlines and liaising with external legal counsel for filings.
• Support international subsidiaries with corporate housekeeping tasks and coordinate board resolutions and related documentation.
• Maintain and update template contracts and standard clauses, ensuring strict version control and accuracy.
• Drive the implementation and daily operation of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, including contract registration and reporting.
• Contribute to the digitalization of the legal function by introducing, optimizing, and managing legal-tech solutions.
• Manage the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) process independently, including template administration, efficient review workflows, and adherence to internal compliance guidelines.

Requirements

• Completion of a legal training program, such as a Paralegal certification, CAS Paralegalism, or an equivalent qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of contract management procedures and general legal operations.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities with a high degree of precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and deliver results reliably within set deadlines.
• Full professional proficiency (C-level) in both German and English to operate effectively in an international, cross-functional setting.

Nice to have

• Prior professional experience within a corporate legal department or a law firm.
• Familiarity with legal-tech tools or Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software.

What the company offers

• Access to diverse career paths and development opportunities unique to an international organization.
• Professional growth through training programs and assignments within a global business environment.

About the company

Datwyler combines a century-long heritage of strong values with a forward-looking approach to agility, digitalization, and sustainability. The company fosters a workplace culture built on mutual respect, trust, and appreciation for its employees.

• A work environment grounded in respect, trust, and appreciation for staff.
• A legacy of strong corporate values established over 100 years of history.
• A strategic focus on increasing organizational agility, accelerating digital transformation, and promoting sustainability.