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Givaudan Careers Legal Counsel F&B

Givaudan
April 01, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Vernier, Switzerland

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. 
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

 

Legal Counsel - Your future role?

As a Legal Counsel in Vernier, you will support the business on all legal matters roviding advice on a broad range of issues with a particular focus on commercial agreements, rafting and negotiation of key commercial contracts working closely with the business to help achieve business objectives according to corporate guidelines and relevant law.

 

You will:

  • Provide legal advice to the fragrance and flavours divisions worldwide and to the corporate functions.
  • Negotiate and draft all types of agreements between us and our partners
  • Review the legal aspects of multiple documents, guidelines and procedures and other documents used by us, both internally and externally
  • Handle claims and litigation
  • Co-operate with outside counsel where required

 

 

 

You have:

  • Master of Law & admitted to the bar
  • 5+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate law department
  • Fluent English and French
  • Swiss legal background
  • Ability to influence, negotiate and build productive working relationships

 

 

 

Our benefits:

  • Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
  • Healthcare support
  • Paid time off and family leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Sport and leisure clubs
  • Company shop
  • Staff restaurant

 

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.