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General Counsel (Head of Legal)

Law & Security

As General Counsel, you are the top lawyer in a company and manage the entire legal department. You advise the Board of Directors and Executive Board on contracts, M&A, compliance and risks and are responsible for the Group's legal strategy. Unlike a salaried legal counsel, you have personnel, budget and management responsibility and sit close to the C-suite.

Entry
~CHF 180'000
CHF 15'000/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 250'000
CHF 20'833/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 340'000
CHF 28'333/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity / ETH
Duration132 months

Your path to General Counsel (Head of Legal)

Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 180'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics7/10
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🔬 Science5/10
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💻 IT5/10
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🔧 Manual1/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10
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🎨 Creativity5/10
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🤝 Social Contact8/10
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💪 Physical Demands2/10
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📈 Career Growth6/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)5/10
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AI Risk3/10
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