Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Kaiseraugst, Aargau, Switzerland at Aston Carter
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Aston Carter
Location: Kaiseraugst, Aargau, Switzerland
Junior Legal Counsel (Corporate / M&A) – Switzerland
Location: Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
Duration: March 2026 – September 2026 (6‑month assignment with extension possibility)
Workload: Full-time
Are you a motivated legal professional with experience in corporate law, M&A, or transaction execution? We are supporting a global organisation undergoing a major business separation and are looking for an interim Junior Legal Counsel to join the team.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys fast-paced, project-driven work, dealing with multiple stakeholders, and contributing to a large-scale carve‑out.
About the Role
As a Junior Legal Counsel, you will support the legal execution of a business-unit separation. Your focus will be on:
Carve-Out & Separation Execution
- Supporting the legal implementation of the carve-out structure
- Coordinating legal workstreams and separation activities
- Tracking progress and ensuring deadlines are met
SPA (Share Purchase Agreement) Execution
- Assisting with legal obligations between signing and closing
- Monitoring milestones and managing legal deliverables
- Preparing and organising required closing documentation
Contract Transfers
- Identifying and tracking contracts requiring assignment, novation, or third‑party consent
- Coordinating with business teams to gather information
- Supporting drafting or review of standard transfer documentation
Internal & External Coordination
- Acting as a key liaison with internal teams (commercial, procurement, finance, operations)
- Working closely with external counsel and managing incoming requests
- Maintaining documentation and trackers for all legal workstreams
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Qualified lawyer, with approx. 2–6 years PQE
- Experience in corporate law, M&A, transactions, or similar work
- Exposure to carve‑outs, reorganisations, or contract transfers is a plus
- Strong coordination and project management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple stakeholders
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, transaction-focused environment
Why This Role?
- Work on a high-impact international transaction
- Join a collaborative legal team in a dynamic phase
- Ideal experience for lawyers looking to grow their corporate/M&A execution skills
- Attractive opportunity for law firm associates transitioning toward in-house work
