Who we are
We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we all need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.
Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.
Follow the links below to learn more about our work.
www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports
www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko
What we can offer you
At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in-person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.
We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:
- 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
- Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
- A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
- Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
- Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)
The Role
As a Legal Assistant, you will contribute to the effective functioning of the legal department by assisting with managing company documentation and performing various administrative corporate and legal support tasks. Previous legal assistant experience is not required so if you have a sharp eye for detail, an instinct for organization, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with corporate secretarial documentation for Frontiers: collecting signatures, scanning and saving documents and distributing documents as required.
- Support with the submission of official documents, gather relevant information, and coordinate notarization with guidance and advice from the legal team.
- Assist with signing, collecting, storing and archiving contracts.
- Organize and manage digital and manual signatures when necessary.
- Offer administrative support to the legal team, including managing external advisers, travel arrangements, and various administrative tasks (e.g. document formatting, subscription maintenance, invoice management, and mail monitoring).
- Assist with the legal team's internal homepages.
- Maintain the legal team meeting calendar and take meeting notes when necessary.
Requirements
No previous experience in the legal field required
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and a high degree of digital literacy.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written.
- Able to manage several tasks and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Proactive attitude with a focus on solving issues.
- Exhibits sound and reliable judgment.
Please note this is a hybrid role (3 times a week in our Lausanne office)
Apply now
Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.
Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at careers@frontiersin.org for any additional support.
Equal opportunity statement
Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.