Global Legal & Compliance Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Switzerland.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage cross-functional projects related to legal, compliance, risk management, and certification on a global scale.

• Establish project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, responsibilities, and interdependencies.

• Create and sustain project plans, action trackers, implementation roadmaps, and status updates.

• Facilitate collaboration between Legal, Finance, Information Security, HR, Procurement, Operations, and other pertinent departments.

• Track project advancement, pinpoint delays and dependencies, escalate significant issues, and assist in ensuring timely execution of agreed actions.

• Organize and lead project meetings, document resolutions, and ensure proper follow-up.

• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, certification authorities, auditors, and service providers.

• Aid in the design, execution, and documentation of business processes.

• Offer practical legal counsel to internal stakeholders regarding everyday business issues.

• Assist in the review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts and other legal documents.

• Identify, evaluate, and help mitigate legal risks.

• Convert legal and regulatory obligations into actionable business recommendations.

• Support the establishment of internal legal policies, procedures, and controls.

• Oversee global compliance and risk management initiatives.

• Assume responsibilities of Chief Risk Officer and lead the Risk Oversight Committee.

• Formulate risk mitigation and remediation strategies and oversee their implementation.

• Maintain risk governance documentation, including the risk charter, risk management manual, and risk register.

• Manage SOC 2 and other compliance certifications.

• Evaluate and enhance compliance processes and controls.

• Establish, implement, and monitor the supplier compliance program.

• Coordinate both internal and external audits.

• Advise stakeholders on compliance, certification, and risk management needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five years of experience in project management, project coordination, or complex cross-functional initiatives.

• A degree in law.

• At least two years of relevant legal experience.

• Background in compliance, risk management, internal controls, audits, or certification projects.

• Familiarity with SOC 2 or comparable certification frameworks is a plus.

• Experience in an international or multi-entity business setting is preferred.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Strong project management and organizational abilities.

• Capability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and workstreams across cross-functional teams.

• Excellent legal analysis and practical problem-solving skills.

• Ability to translate legal, compliance, and risk requirements into actionable implementation plans.

• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Business-oriented and results-driven attitude.

• Solid understanding of business processes and internal controls.

• Strong skills in process design, documentation, and reporting.

• Ability to prioritize competing tasks, manage deadlines, and follow through on agreed actions.

• High attention to detail and capacity to work independently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Collaborate in a supportive environment with a team of experienced professionals.

• Enjoy work-life integration.

• Benefit from performance reviews that provide constructive feedback and align personal goals with the company's growth.

• Receive recognition for outstanding performance through structured appreciation initiatives and company-wide acknowledgments.