Group Contracting Counsel

Verisure is seeking a talented, dynamic and resourceful Group Procurement Legal Counsel with experience in commercial contracting, to be part of a passionate team enabling sustainable business growth.  The role will be a part of our fast-growing Legal team and will report to our Group Head Procurement Counsel.

This is a varied role in which the Group Procurement Legal Counsel will work alongside specialist legal colleagues in IP, Data Privacy, AI, Innovation and Compliance.  The successful person will work closely with the Group Procurement and Technology team, as well as Quality Assurance, Marketing, IT, Finance and HR.

The person will be expected to have immediate impact. He/she will partner in identifying actionable solutions for risk mitigation and commercial contracting.

The person must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, agile, international, and entrepreneurial business environment. The role offers an opportunity to develop as the business evolves and it is an exciting opportunity to deliver value from day one through innovative and leading-edge legal thinking in building trust with key stakeholders for sustainable business growth. The role is based in Geneva, or Madrid.

The Legal team

Our globally integrated legal, compliance, privacy, regulatory advocacy and public affairs team comprises over 140 lawyers and other professionals from 18 countries, across four continents. We take pride in maintaining a strong gender balance throughout the team, including in our Group legal management team. Through close collaboration and seamless coordination, we leverage the diverse experiences and perspectives within our team to develop and implement best practices. Our ultimate goal is to provide our colleagues with unparalleled legal partnership and deliver exceptional results across the organization.

Our vision is to be business enablers, and our mission is to deliver value through innovative and cutting-edge legal expertise, impactful regulatory advocacy, and leadership in protecting our reputation and building trust with customers and key stakeholders to achieve a sustainable business growth. We are currently on a digital transformation journey, integrating AI and other digital solutions into our processes and operations.

The Verisure in-house legal team has consistently received recognition as one of the leading in-house legal functions in the prestigious Legal 500 GC Powerlist Switzerland in 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Europe LATAM Specialists in 2023 and 2024. For over 30 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world, turning its attention to in-house legal functions which are driving the legal business forward.

The Legal team provides ample opportunities for continuous growth and advancement. We have witnessed numerous instances of team members taking on new roles, assuming increased responsibilities, and earning well-deserved promotions within the function. This track record exemplifies our commitment to fostering professional development and creating a supportive environment for career progression within the legal team.

Join us to become one of us – business enablers and essential contributors to sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include: 

• Partnering with the Group Procurement and Technology teams to draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial supplier agreements, from routine contracts to high-value and complex transactions.
• Working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure that the contractual terms are compliant with legal, regulatory, company policies and risk preferences while driving the best commercial outcomes across the Group.
• Providing commercial legal advice and supporting stakeholders in relation to supplier relationships, contract performance and new business initiatives generally, providing timely, pragmatic and solution-oriented advice.
• Working with the Group Head Procurement Counsel to streamline and standardize the contracting process, including developing contracting templates, guidelines, processes and best practices.

Experiences and Qualifications

The candidate must be a qualified lawyer with a demonstrable knowledge, experience and interest in commercial contracting.  He/she will have exceptional analytical and communication skills together with a pragmatic and resilient approach.  

In terms of experience, the ideal candidate will have:

• Experience gained in a global and fast-paced organization.
• Solid experience in drafting in English and handling negotiations in close partnership with other functions.
• A successful track record of providing commercial advice and guidance to the business.
• At least seven years of experience from a major law firm or a business with a strong international footprint.
• Fluency in English is required; Spanish would be an asset.
• Potential for development, appetite to be challenged and energy to learn is key!

In terms of competencies, the ideal candidate will:

• Have a pragmatic approach, seeing the legal function as a business enabler.
• Have effective time and project management skills, with a proven track record of getting things done and leading projects.
• Have very high EQ and level of judgment – be a strong, confident but humble leader that exerts influence through persuasion. 
• Be enthusiastic and a high energy individual, with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
• Be an independent problem solver that can set priorities, clearly articulate defensible opinions, and enable efficient decision making.  
• Have the ability and willingness to take a "hands on" approach, while maintaining an ability for a high level or strategic view of activities.
• Be an effective communicator, with the ability to convey complex legal and commercial matters in a clear, consistent and accessible manner to a variety of stakeholders across the business.

Starting date

August 2026

Location

Geneva or Madrid

Strong fit with our Company DNA

• Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people have a sense of energy that is unmistakable, one that drives us to delight our customers and focus on creating impact quickly.
• Committed to Making a Difference: When we say we will do something; we deliver with excellence. We are accountable, focused and operate with discipline.
• Always Innovating: We believe that Innovation can be big or small; it’s a continuous state of mind that inspires us to think differently and always make things better. We are risk takers and we learn continuously.
• Winning as a Team: Our people know that by leveraging one another’s strengths, investing in and developing our team’s capability and by collaborating well, we will win.
• With Trust & Responsibility: Operating with integrity is core to our success. We are humble, honest and value deep mastery and expertise. We do the right thing, always.

Verisure is the leading European provider of professionally monitored security systems with 24/7 response services. We protect more than 5 million families and small businesses across 17 countries in Europe and Latin America. And our mission is to provide our customers peace of mind by protecting what matters most to them.

With over 35 years of insight, experience, and innovation, Verisure is known for category-creating marketing, sales excellence, innovative products and services, and customer-centricity. Thanks to a strong focus on high quality, our customers are amongst the most satisfied and loyal in our industry. We have some of the strongest double-digit growth and retention rates globally in consumer-facing services which demonstrates our exceptional service levels and strong value proposition to our customers.