European Legal Counsel (One-Year Maternity Cover)

European Legal Counsel (One-Year Maternity Cover) at Glencore

Glencore, a global diversified natural resource company, is recruiting a European Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team on a one-year maternity cover basis. The role involves providing practical, solutions-oriented legal advice across sustainability, HSEC, human rights, regulatory compliance, employment, and corporate law for industrial and marketing operations.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Degree in law and bar admission; LL.M. or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of post-graduate experience in a generalist in-house or private practice role.
• Sector Exposure: Exposure to sustainability, HSEC, human rights, employment, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in either German or French, with fluent English (written and verbal). Spanish is an advantage.
• Work Authorization: Must hold a Swiss work permit or be a passport holder of CH / EU / EFTA.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Oversee legal aspects of HSEC and human rights programmes, including regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Support the Responsible Sourcing team and Sustainability/HSEC teams on issues management and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor European regulatory developments across natural resources, mining, and energy.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advise on employment law matters, including contracts, labour relations, and benefits.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Not specified.
• Benefits: Includes in-house gym access, public transport reimbursement or free parking, tuition assistance, competitive parental leave, and fully paid Swiss Pension 2nd pillar by Glencore.

Application Details

• Location: Baar, Zug, Switzerland.
• Start Date: Between October and November 2026 (subject to agreement).
• Application Link: Apply via LinkedIn