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Legal Counsel

Location: 

Uzwil, St. Gallen, CH, 9240

Work Site:  Hybrid
Duration:  Permanent / Unlimited
Date:  Jun 22, 2026

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.​ Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Summary

To strengthen our Legal Services team at our headquarters in Uzwil, we are looking for a motivated and business-minded Legal Counsel who combines strong legal expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across our global organization, advising on a wide range of legal matters and supporting the business in achieving its goals in a compliant and commercially sound way.

Job Responsibilities

  • You advise internal stakeholders on a broad range of legal matters, with a focus on commercial contracts, IT law, and corporate governance
  • You draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including customer, supplier, and IT-related contracts (software, cloud, SaaS)
  • You develop and enhance contract templates, policies, and legal standards, while supporting the continuous improvement of legal processes and tools
  • You identify legal risks, monitor regulatory developments, and translate them into practical, business-oriented guidance
  • You collaborate cross-functionally and support governance matters, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders at all levels

Qualifications

  • Swiss law degree and admission to the bar in Switzerland, combined with several years of relevant professional experience in a law firm or in-house environment, ideally in an international, industrial or technology-driven setting
  • Strong expertise in contract law, IT law, and corporate governance, with proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and IT-related agreements
  • Independent, structured working style paired with strong teamwork skills, business acumen, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, along with a high level of integrity, reliability, and sound judgment
  • Fluency in German and English; strong interest in digitalization, legal technology, and continuous improvement, combined with curiosity and a willingness to learn

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world ​of possibilities.​ Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together! 

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