Document background
The Opportunity Letter is a crucial document in the Swiss employment recruitment process, serving as an intermediate step between initial candidate discussions and formal employment offers. It is typically used when an employer wishes to formally express interest in a candidate while maintaining flexibility in negotiations. The document, while adhering to Swiss employment law principles, particularly the Swiss Code of Obligations, is intentionally non-binding but must still be drafted with care to avoid creating unintended legal obligations. An Opportunity Letter typically includes preliminary information about the role, basic compensation parameters, and next steps in the recruitment process, while being careful not to constitute a formal offer of employment. It is particularly valuable in situations involving senior executives, specialized professionals, or complex recruitment processes where multiple stages of discussion may be necessary.
