Corporate Affairs Specialist

Company Description

At lastminute.com, we live for the holidays. We are the European Travel Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages. With technology, we turn spontaneous thoughts into meaningful experiences, helping people travel the world.

Job Description

We are looking for a Corporate Affairs Specialist to join our team of around 1,700 people worldwide to help us power up the traveller's journey for millions of holidaymakers. If you are passionate about corporate governance, keep on reading, as you might be the perfect fit for this job.

The job in brief:

• Job Title: Corporate Affairs Specialist
• Working model: hybrid from Switzerland
• Team: You will join the Corporate Affairs & Compliance team within the Corporate department.
• Level: Professional
• Location: Chiasso, Switzerland (only for hybrid positions)
• Contract: Permanent - full-time (EUR 36 h/week)

What your impact will be:

• Assist in drafting and reviewing minutes of board of directors meetings and general meetings, power of attorney, and company data.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the SIX Swiss Exchange and corporate policies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with the group's needs.
• Provide legal support to the Corporate Development department for extraordinary transactions such as asset deal, share deal, merger and acquisition, newco establishment, liquidation, etc.

Qualifications

Your expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in Commercial Law or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with corporate affairs activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software tools.
• Previous internship or work experience in corporate affairs or legal department.

Desirable:

• Experience in a corporate, regulatory, or government environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of the industry's regulatory landscape and emerging trends.

Additional Information

Perks of working with us:

• An inclusive, friendly, and international environment (you'll be working with colleagues from +10 countries and over 48 nationalities)
• Shorter working week (36h), with a half working day on Fridays
• Flexible start and end of the working day (with core hours from 10:00 to 4:00 pm)
• Possibility to work from anywhere for a period per year defined according to local regulations

How we learn together:

• Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate dedicated to personal growth, learning, and training
• Access to e-learning platforms (e.g., Discovery, O'Reilly depending on the department), professional and managerial skills development training paths

Other perks:

• 2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposes
• Occasional social events to foster connections among colleagues
• Travel industry discounts and flash exclusive staff fares
• We support our employees through life's significant moments with leave options (e.g., parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws.

Wish you were here?

Selection process steps:

• HR interview (10-30 minutes)
• 1st interview (Manager): soft skills + technical knowledge
• 2nd interview (Manager + team member)
• Offer extended (Please note the process can slightly vary; the recruiter in charge will share more details when setting up the interview)

Our commitment to celebrate diversity and generate belonging

At the heart of our culture is a commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, and accessibility. We strongly believe in an equal opportunity space, which is welcoming and celebrates the uniqueness of everyone who works here. We value different lived experiences and respect viewpoints, as we know unicity drives innovation. We want to make sure our people reflect the communities across the world we help travel.

Eligibility criteria:

By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you are legally authorized to work in the country of employment and that you do not require visa sponsorship to obtain employment visa status.