Group Head, Legal & Compliance

We are an established, globally active management consulting company with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, UK, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and India. We are a valued partner to many of the world‘s largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enable us to create sustainable added value for our clients business.

About the job:

• Team Leadership and Strategy. Lead and manage a globally distributed team of legal professionals, including lawyers and paralegals, ensuring alignment with the Group's strategic objectives and operational needs.
• Contract Lifecycle Management. Oversee the entire lifecycle of client contracts, including the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of legal templates; manage contract negotiation, execution, and post-signature change control processes, ensuring timely and risk-mitigated outcomes.
• Contract Review Operations. Establish and maintain efficient, round-the-clock processes for client contract reviews in collaboration with internal stakeholders, including project managers and business leads; ensure clarity, speed, and consistency in legal communication.
• Contract Advisory and Negotiation. Provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance across the Group on contract creation, risk allocation, and compliance; participate in key contract negotiations with clients upon request to secure favourable terms and mitigate exposure.
• Contractual Risk Resolution. Act as point of escalation for resolving contractual issues both with external counterparties and internal Synpulse entities, fostering proactive risk management and constructive outcomes.
• Non-Client Contract Support. Support the review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts unrelated to client engagements, such as procurement, partnership, and corporate documentation.
• Compliance Governance. Design, implement, and monitor group-wide compliance management strategies and frameworks; ensure policies are effectively embedded across jurisdictions and teams.
• Regulatory Awareness and Implementation. Monitor developments in relevant legal and regulatory environments across operating jurisdictions; assess implications for the Group and oversee implementation of necessary compliance adjustments.
• Internal Knowledge and Policy Management. Maintain expert knowledge of Synpulse legal templates, contracting policy, and corporate risk appetite; serve as a central source of truth for internal legal standards and contractual positions.
• Ad-Hoc Employee Legal Matters. Provide legal support and guidance on ad-hoc employment-related issues, including employment contracts, employee relations, disciplinary actions, and internal investigations, in close coordination with P&C and senior management; ensure compliance with applicable labour laws across jurisdictions.
  
  

About you:

• Master’s degree in law, (post-graduate education with a focus on corporate law is preferred), education in an English speaking / common law country will be a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in a senior compliance management role within a multinational organisation.
• Superior knowledge of industry regulations and corporate procedures for maintaining compliance.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, other languages a plus.
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to listen, analyse and inform appropriately while maintaining the required sensibilities in handling confidential information.
  
  

Why us:

• Flexible working hours with part-time working models and hybrid options
• Attractive fringe benefits and salary structures in line with the market
• Modern and central office space with good public transport connections
• Can-do mentality and one-spirit culture
• Varied events and employee initiatives
  
  

Your documents to start the process:

• Resume
• Job references
• Qualifications (bachelor/ master diploma, etc.) with certificate of grades
• Motivation letter: Why Synpulse? Why you? Why this function?
• Recommendation letters (optional)
  
  

Do you approach your tasks with commitment and enjoyment and are you convinced that teamwork achieves better results than working alone? Are you proactive and willing to go the extra mile for your clients? Are you motivated not only to design solutions but also to implement them? As a flexible and goal-oriented person, you will quickly assume entrepreneurial responsibility with us.

Do you appreciate the spirit of a growing international company with Swiss roots and a strong corporate culture? Then we look forward to receiving your online application at http://synpulse.com