TAG Heuer Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial and Distribution

Eysins • Switzerland

Monday, July 21, 2025

TAG Heuer, a distinguished brand under the LVMH conglomerate, has been a beacon of avant-garde horology, precision, and bold style since 1860. With a robust presence comprising five sites in Switzerland and over 15 subsidiaries globally, TAG Heuer operates with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit and a strong emphasis on teamwork, employing around 2,000 individuals in a fast-paced and open environment.

1. Provide legal support for the organization and evolution of the distribution network in Switzerland and internationally.
2. Manage contractual documentation for mono-brand and multi-brand distribution, sales commissions, and authorized repairers, including drafting, negotiation, and adaptation to local challenges.
3. Offer daily legal support to commercial teams (Retail, Wholesale, E-commerce, HQ, and certain subsidiaries) and Operations/After-Sales Service.
4. Ensure legal framework for B2B HQ projects.
5. Provide pragmatic expertise in competition law to operational teams.
6. Conduct active monitoring of distribution and competition law developments in Europe and strategic markets.
7. Oversee pre-litigation and litigation processes with distributors or authorized repairers, in collaboration with local external counsel, and participate in strategy definition.
8. Coordinate internal elements necessary for litigation management, including documentation retrieval, fact tracking, and communication with operational teams.

1. Swiss bar admission with specialization in commercial law or competition law. For candidates based in France, a higher education degree in business law, economic law, or competition law (minimum Master 2), ideally with CAPA (bar admission).

1. Fluency in English and French is essential.
2. Ability to work closely with operational teams (commercial HQ and subsidiaries, After-Sales Service) and align legal requirements with business objectives.
3. Structured mindset, legal rigor, and diplomatic skills.
4. Passion for teaching, pedagogy, and working in an international and multicultural environment.
5. Autonomy, reliability, and prioritization skills.

At least 8 years of professional experience in a corporate or law firm setting, with significant exposure to selective distribution and B2B network management, particularly internationally; commercial contracts in a structured and demanding environment (luxury, consumer goods, or high-end technical products sectors); competition law, especially regarding vertical practices; and commercial litigation management.

Swiss bar admission or equivalent French qualifications.

The role offers a hybrid working model, providing flexibility and a balance between remote and office work.

TAG Heuer fosters a culture of innovation and precision, deeply rooted in its heritage of avant-garde watchmaking. The company values a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging a multicultural and dynamic work environment that supports professional growth and development.