- Location
- Faubourg du Lac 6 (View map)2502 Biel/BienneSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
About Swatch Group
Swatch Group stands as one of the world’s foremost watchmaking groups, uniting Swiss industrial excellence with a portfolio of distinguished maisons spanning accessible design, prestige horology, and high complication craft. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely integrated environment, from research, manufacturing, and movement development to brand management, retail, and global operations. Rooted in Biel/Bienne and present worldwide, it values technical mastery, creative curiosity, and long-term commitment. Employees contribute to a culture where heritage, innovation, precision, and entrepreneurial energy converge, supporting iconic brands while shaping the future of Swiss watchmaking on an international stage.
Swatch Group seeks a full-time Intellectual Property Administrative Assistant for its legal department in Biel/Bienne, supporting trademark and design specialists with portfolio administration, correspondence, certificates, documentation and meeting coordination. The role also assists with reports and presentations; applications are invited for an immediate or mutually agreed start.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to trademark and design specialists in managing their portfolios, including:
- Process incoming and outgoing mail and shipments.
- Correspond by letter and email with authorities and international agents.
- Arrange signatures and follow up on the notarisation and legalisation of documents.
- Update files in the database.
- Process trademark and design rights certificates in physical and electronic formats.
- File, archive and scan physical documents.
- Prepare supporting documents for trademark law disputes.
- Organise meetings and draft minutes.
- Assist with preparing reports and presentations.
Qualifications
- Strong service orientation and a high sense of responsibility and prioritisation.
- Precise and proactive working methods.
- Flexibility and discretion, with an interest in intellectual property.
- Very good command of standard IT tools, including MS Office.
- Commercial training or equivalent, with a few years of professional experience; experience in a legal and/or international environment is an advantage.
- French or German as a native language, excellent knowledge of the other language, and very good written and spoken English.
Skills
Experience
A few years of professional experience; experience in a legal and/or international environment is an advantage.
Education
Commercial training or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Biel/Bienne, Bern, Switzerland.
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Benefits
A varied and engaging role within a warm and welcoming team.
Culture
Swatch Group offers a dynamic, multicultural workplace rooted in Swiss precision, creativity, and a deep passion for watchmaking. As an employer, it brings together craftsmanship, industrial expertise, and brand diversity, giving teams the opportunity to contribute to both iconic heritage maisons and forward-looking innovation.
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