Swatch Group Syndikusanwalt / In-House Counsel
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 4, 2026
About Swatch Group
The Swatch Group is a leading global watchmaking group; this position sits within the German subsidiary that represents the Group's branded timepiece maisons in Germany. The employer combines industrial know‑how and international reach with a portfolio of prestige and mass‑market watch brands; the legal team supports commercial, IP and regulatory activity across Europe.
Swatch Group seeks a Syndikusanwalt (In‑House Counsel) in Eschborn, Germany — senior corporate lawyer for the German subsidiary.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to the German subsidiary on corporate law, commercial contracts, distribution and agency matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (sales, distribution, licensing, NDAs, service and supplier contracts).
- Support and coordinate litigation and dispute resolution with external counsel, including case strategy and budget oversight.
- Advise on intellectual property, brand protection and enforcement matters in collaboration with Group IP teams.
- Ensure compliance with applicable German and EU laws (competition, consumer protection, product law, data protection/GDPR) and assist with internal compliance measures.
- Assist with corporate governance, corporate transactions and day‑to‑day company law matters (board/management queries, corporate filings).
- Work cross‑functionally with commercial, supply chain and product teams to preempt legal risk and enable business initiatives.
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer admitted to the German bar (Rechtsanwalt) with sound knowledge of German and EU commercial law.
- Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage external counsel.
- Strong understanding of intellectual property protection and consumer/ product compliance relevant to the watch industry.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to translate legal risk into commercial options.
- High level of personal organisation and capacity to handle multiple matters under tight deadlines.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of post‑qualification experience in a German law firm or in‑house legal department, with substantive exposure to commercial contracts, IP and compliance; prior experience in the luxury goods, retail or manufacturing sectors is advantageous.
Education
Second State Examination in Law (Zweites Staatsexamen) and admission to the German bar (Rechtsanwalt).
Workplace
This position is based in Eschborn, Hesse, Germany, within easy reach of Frankfurt.
Culture
The Swatch Group's German subsidiary operates within a high‑quality, design‑driven industry where precision and brand protection are paramount. The workplace balances commercial urgency with rigorous compliance standards and offers exposure to international, cross‑brand legal work within a matrix organisation.
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