Corporate / M&A Partner

JCW Resourcing; Zürich; On-site; CHF 195,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group in Zürich is seeking a Corporate/M&A Partner to lead a broad range of transactions and advise senior executives. The role combines strategic client development with high‑quality deal execution in an international Swiss context.

You will mentor junior lawyers, collaborate across practice groups, and help shape the firm’s growth while enjoying a modern Zurich office and a competitive, profit‑sharing partnership track.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in corporate law, ideally at leading international or Swiss law firms.
• Strong negotiation and drafting abilities with a client-focused approach.
• Excellent analytical and advisory skills for complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on corporate transactions including M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and private equity deals.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships as trusted advisor to senior executives and boards.
• Originate new business and contribute to the firm's growth strategy.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers and associates.
• Collaborate with other practice groups on cross-disciplinary matters.
• Ensure high-quality legal service delivery and adherence to standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Client relationship building

Job description

Corporate / M&A Partner

Home / Jobseekers / Jobs / Corporate / M&A Partner share Posted: 19/03/2026 Location: zurich, Zürich, Switzerland Salary: CHF195000 - CHF250000 Job type: Permanent

JCWSearchAGarecurrentlyworkingtogetherwithaleadinginternationallawfirminthesearchforaSwisscorporatepartnertojointheirteaminZürich.

Yourrole:

• Leadandadviseonabroadrangeofcorporatetransactions,includingM&A,jointventures,restructurings,andprivateequitydeals
• Developandmaintainstrongclientrelationships,actingasatrustedadvisortoseniorexecutivesandboards
• Originatenewbusinessopportunitiesandcontributetothefirm’sgrowthstrategy
• Supervise,mentor,anddevelopjuniorlawyersandassociates
• Collaboratewithotherpracticegroupsoncross-disciplinarymatters
• Ensurehigh-qualitylegalservicedeliveryandadherencetoprofessionalstandards

Yourprofile:

• Extensiveexperience(typically10+years)incorporatelaw,ideallygainedataleadinginternationalorSwisslawfirm
• YouareadmittedtotheSwissBar
• Demonstratedabilitytogeneratebusinessandaportableclientbookishighlydesirable
• StrongknowledgeofSwisscorporateandcommerciallaw;familiaritywithinternationalframeworksisanadvantage
• Excellentnegotiation,drafting,andanalyticalskills

Whatyoucanexpect:

• Partnershiprolewithcompetitivecompensationandprofit-sharingstructure
• High-quality,internationalclientbaseandnetwork
• Collaborativeandentrepreneurialworkenvironment
• Opportunitiesforleadershipandpracticedevelopment
• ModernofficeinZurich’sfinancialandbusinessdistrict

Weaimtobeanequalopportunityrecruiterandwearedeterminedtoensurethatnoapplicantreceiveslessfavourabletreatmentonthegroundsofgender,age,disability,religion,belief,sexualorientation,maritalstatus,orrace,orisdisadvantagedbyconditionsorrequirements.