Paralegal 80-100% (m/f/d)

This role provides essential support to the Legal Department on corporate governance, commercial register filings, and administrative excellence. You will act as a key coordinator for all Swiss Lonza entities, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency while working closely with legal counsel and international stakeholders.  

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.  

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.  

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.  

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.  

• Benefits in Basel: https://bit.ly/3HZNGv2  

What you will do:  

• Manage all commercial register updates (entries, changes, and deletions) for Swiss Lonza entities, drafting resolutions and ensuring regulatory compliance.  

• Support the administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle using the CLM tool (e.g. maintaining contract records, updating metadata, tracking deadlines, and coordinating review and signature processes including notarization as needed). 

• Take ownership of the Legal Proceedings Report (LPR) three times a year, ensuring all data is accurate and submitted on schedule.  

• Conduct in-depth research to assist the legal team in navigating complex corporate or commercial legal matters and routine legal inquiries.  

• Act as a liaison between the legal department, international law firms, and notary offices to drive cross-border projects.  

• Oversee the Basel legal team’s shared inbox, handle travel arrangements, process expenses, and manage vendor invoices and payments.  

• Organize global retreats and events while maintaining an efficient archiving system for all critical legal documentation.  

What we are looking for:  

• 5–10 years of experience in a Paralegal role, either within an in-house legal department or a private law practice.  

• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, corporate law principles, and the ability to analyze complex documents for accuracy.  

• Advanced computer skills and experience managing digital signature platforms and financial processing tools.  

• Business fluency in English and German is required; French proficiency is a significant advantage for managing Swiss entity filings.  

• Ideally an Executive Assistant with legal experience, a Paralegal certificate, or a University degree in Law (BLaw/MLaw) or Business.  

• A respectful, patient, and tactful communicator who thrives in a collaborative team and handles confidential information with the utmost integrity.  

• The ability to prioritize a high volume of information under tight schedules while remaining flexible to support the team’s needs.  

About Lonza  

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.  

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.  

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.