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 focuseson 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 announcementsManage 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 providersand trade associations related to corporate governance complianceServe 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 matters6 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 counselProven 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 ConnexorExperience 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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