Associate, Corporate M&A

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd.; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Modern working environment

Comprehensive social insurance package

Attractive pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Zusammenfassung

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd. is seeking a Swiss-qualified lawyer to join their team focused on corporate and commercial law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions. The role involves assisting clients in complex cross-border transactions while working within a dynamic and supportive team across Geneva and Zurich.

The ideal candidate will have a pragmatic approach, a keen interest in developing their network, and must be fluent in English and French, with a good command of German. Attractive working conditions and a commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace are offered.

Qualifikationen

• You are a Swiss-qualified lawyer.
• You are keen to pursue your specialization in corporate law.
• You have excellent academic qualifications and references.

Aufgaben

• Assist corporates and private equity firms with M&A transactions.
• Work across Geneva and Zurich offices with market-leading specialists.
• Develop networks among financial advisors, corporates and sponsors.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Good command of German

Swiss-Qualified Lawyer

Ausbildung

Excellent academic qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a Swiss-Qualified Lawyer to join our team in the field of:

Corporate & Commercial Law Mergers & Acquisitions

Our Mergers & Acquisitions group assists corporates, private equity firms, family offices and entrepreneurs on takeovers, buy-outs, divestitures, carve-out transactions, restructurings and other complex cross‑border and domestic transactions, as well as institutional investors and founders in venture capital financing rounds. Our group functions as one team across our Geneva and Zurich offices and is supported by market‑leading specialists in all critical areas of corporate and M&A transactions. We operate in a wide range of industry sectors, on the buy‑side and the sell‑side in both private and public M&A.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements and skills:

• You are a Swiss‑qualified lawyer
• You are keen to pursue your specialization in corporate law (prior experience is an asset but not a requirement)
• You are fluent in English and in French and have a good command of the German language
• You have excellent academic qualifications and references

On a personal level:

• You have a pragmatic approach and are result oriented
• You enjoy the deal‑making environment and have a keen interest in developing your network among financial advisors, corporates and sponsors
• You strive for excellence and aim to consistently deliver work of the highest quality
• You demonstrate a positive attitude, are reliable, responsible and a team‑player

What we offer:

• Attractive Working Conditions: We offer you a modern working environment with a comprehensive social insurance package, an attractive pension scheme with fair cost‑sharing, and a variety of benefits to support your health and work‑life balance.
• Team Spirit & Collegial Atmosphere: You will become part of a committed, dynamic, and supportive team characterized by mutual support and trust. We place great value on professionalism combined with a warm, respectful working relationship.
• A Forward‑Thinking Employer: As a leading business law firm with an international focus, we not only offer you an inspiring professional environment, but also the opportunity to actively shape your career in a firm with a strong reputation, clear values, and a sustainable outlook.

SW is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and, as we also support an adaptable working environment, we are happy to discuss flexible working patterns.