Legal Counsel
Quick answer
The Open Home Foundation is hiring a remote Legal Counsel based in Switzerland paying 120k-140k CHF to manage the organization's legal functions, intellectual property, and governance.
- Role
- Legal Counsel
- Organization
- Open Home Foundation
- Location
- Switzerland
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- 120,000 - 140,000 CHF
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Open Home Foundation is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Switzerland to oversee the organization's legal functions, including intellectual property, commercial agreements, and foundation governance. You will advise on open-source licensing, trademark protection, and cross-border employment matters while managing relationships with external legal specialists. This role is essential for ensuring the foundation remains legally sound as it supports global open-source smart home projects.
What you'll do
- Advise leadership on intellectual property, contracts, governance, and compliance.
- Manage open-source licensing, trademark protection, and contributor agreements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and partnerships.
- Oversee the foundation's defense against patent and other legal claims.
- Coordinate with external counsel for international and cross-border legal matters.
What it takes
- At least 3-5 years of post-qualification legal experience.
- Swiss legal qualification with a strong command of Swiss law.
- Experience with Swiss foundation (Stiftung) law and non-profit governance.
- Professional proficiency in both English and German.
- Must be currently based in and eligible to work within Switzerland.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Five weeks of PTO, fourteen days of paid sick leave, parental leave top-up, hardware budget, annual smart home budget, 50% internet subsidy, and dedicated time for personal/side projects.
Frequently asked questions
Is this role remote?
Yes, the Open Home Foundation is a fully remote organization, though this specific position requires the candidate to be based in Switzerland.
What is the compensation for this role?
The approximate yearly compensation for this position is 120,000 to 140,000 CHF, depending on experience and qualifications.
What are the primary language requirements?
Candidates must have professional fluency in English for communication and professional proficiency in German to handle Swiss legal and governance documentation.
How do I apply for this position?
You can apply directly through the foundation's recruitment process, which involves an initial application review followed by a series of interviews with HR, the Chair of Back Office, and the Board.
How to apply
Apply directly on Open Home Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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