Director, Legal Counsel, Governance and Securities, Fribourg

Alcon is seeking a Swiss‑qualified lawyer to join as Director, Legal Counsel – Governance and Securities. This role is a rare in‑house opportunity to serve as the primary legal partner supporting Alcon AG’s position as a Swiss incorporated public company.

The role is highly autonomous, business‑savvy and focuses on day‑to‑day legal support for Swiss corporate governance, securities compliance, and capital markets transactions.

Responsibilities

- Provide primary legal support for Swiss corporate governance matters - Draft corporate minutes, resolutions, meeting agendas, certificates, powers of attorney and other corporate governance documents for Alcon AG and its affiliated subsidiaries - Provide legal support for Swiss securities compliance and public disclosure matters, including drafting the annual report, quarterly financial disclosures, management transaction disclosures, and other public reporting and announcements- Manage Alcon AG’s share register and ensure compliance with Swiss corporate and securities law and SIX exchange regulations - Coordinate and prepare Alcon’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, interacting cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders and service providers- Collaborate with the Treasury team to draft, negotiate, and manage capital markets and finance transaction agreements, and provide advice and counsel related to M&A and licensing transactions from a Swiss perspective - Support Alcon’s ESG efforts by providing advice and counsel related to regulatory reporting and due diligence requirements in Switzerland and abroad - Maintain relationships with Swiss securities regulators, share register provider, independent proxy solicitor, auditors and other third‑party service providers and trade associations related to corporate governance compliance- Serve as a key legal partner across functions including Treasury, Compliance, HR, Tax, Finance, and global legal teams to ensure consistent global standards and strategic alignment

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, or specified levels of education with years of directly related experience (e.g., high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs) - Fluency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English - 10 years of relevant experience in corporate governance, securities, and transactional matters- 6 years of demonstrated leadership experience - Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and active bar admission in Switzerland - Strong drafting and negotiation expertise with complex capital markets transactions - Experience supporting boards of directors and executive management teams in corporate governance matters, either in‑house or as outside counsel- Proven ability to operate independently, manage diverse workloads across multiple jurisdictions, and deliver pragmatic, business‑aligned legal guidance - Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional teams such as Treasury, Compliance, HR, Tax, Finance and other legal teams- Familiarity with Swiss governance tools such as Connexor - Experience managing external counsel across multiple countries - Active legal license or certification required to practice in the applicable jurisdiction - Domestic and international travel may be required (estimate: 5‑15%)

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