Company: Headquartered in Switzerland and founded in 1852, Metalor Technologies SA is a global industrial group specialising in precious metals and advanced materials. A member of the Tanaka Group, Metalor employs more than 1,500 people across subsidiaries in 17 countries and operates through three business groups: Refining, Advanced Coatings, and Electrotechnics.
Position Overview: Metalor is seeking a Legal & Compliance Counsel to provide broad-based legal and compliance support across its global operations. Reporting to the Group General Counsel, the role serves as a trusted adviser to business leaders and functional partners on commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters. The successful candidate will pair strong legal judgment with a practical, proactive, business-oriented approach and a collaborative working style.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have 5 - 8+ years of experience as a corporate generalist in a law firm or in-house, with demonstrated expertise across commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and data privacy. Experience in highly regulated industries, cross-border environments, and close engagement with senior stakeholders is preferred.
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