Legal Counsel | Litigation Support & Representation

Description: An independent governance and accountability initiative is seeking a Swiss-qualified lawyer to support ongoing proceedings involving legally and factually complex issues relating to employment, insurance, governance, compliance, and related contentious proceedings in an international context. Certain matters may involve heightened reputational, institutional or political sensitivity. The engagement is retainer-based and flexible, with an expected average workload broadly equivalent to up to approximately 20% full-time equivalent, although actual needs may vary depending on procedural developments and filing deadlines. The role is primarily remote, but may occasionally require in-person appearances or meetings in Switzerland. The successful candidate will work within a coordinated litigation and procedural framework and assist with legal drafting, filings, procedural representation where appropriate, case management, and implementation of litigation strategy. Applications from junior practitioners or recently admitted lawyers are welcome. Experience level is less important than professionalism, responsiveness, sound judgment, procedural discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to execute effectively under pressure. Key responsibilities: Represent clients before institutional counterparties, judicial, administrative, and regulatory authorities Prepare and assist with submissions, appeals, and related proceedings under strict deadlines Support litigation strategy and procedural coordination Provide substitution coverage and procedural continuity where required Coordinate with investigators, external experts, and advisors, as needed Essential requirements: Based in Switzerland Admitted to practice law before Swiss courts (avocat.e / Rechtsanwalt.in) Professional fluency in both French and English (written and oral) Strong drafting skills and procedural discipline Comfortable handling contentious matters and procedural deadlines Ability to work independently within a coordinated legal and litigation framework Pragmatic, responsive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented working style High professional ethics, discretion, reliability, and sound judgment Ability to manage sensitive matters professionally and confidentially Desirable qualifications and experience: Fluency in German Experience involving international organizations or international administrative tribunals Exposure to employment, administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings Experience handling complex documentary records and evidentiary analysis Familiarity with investigations, compliance, governance, or internal review processes Prior exposure to contentious or institutionally sensitive matters Terms of engagement: Retainer-based consulting arrangement Flexible and results-oriented collaboration Primarily remote, with occasional in-person appearances or meetings as required Scope of work may evolve depending on procedural developments Potential for continued collaboration within a boutique litigation and advisory framework