Senior Associate (French-speaking)

Lindemann Law - Lindemann Rechtsanwälte; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 170.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LINDEMANNLAW, a leading entrepreneurial Swiss international law firm, seeks a French-speaking Senior Associate to advise Swiss and international clients on corporate, tax, litigation and regulatory matters. The role offers direct partner exposure, cross-border mandates, and a collaborative, growth-focused setting.

You will work on M&A, tax planning, relocation and private client matters while developing your own practice and industry focus in a dynamic, innovation-driven firm.

Qualifikationen

• Admission to the Swiss Bar.
• 5–15 years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm, Big Four firm, financial institution or multinational organisation.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Fluency in French and English; German is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Advise national and international clients on complex corporate, tax, litigation and regulatory matters.
• Structure and negotiate sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Draft and review commercial agreements, corporate documentation and legal opinions.
• Represent clients before courts, arbitral tribunals and public authorities, where applicable.
• Lead client meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary legal projects.
• Build and strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, publications, conferences and thought leadership.
• Collaborate across practice groups to deliver integrated solutions.
• Actively embrace innovation and contribute to the firm's continued technological development.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Ausbildung

Swiss Bar admission

Law degree

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Associate – Corporate | Tax | Litigation | International Private Clients (French-speaking)

Join one of Switzerland's leading entrepreneurial international law firms.

LINDEMANNLAW advises entrepreneurs, family offices, multinational companies, financial institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on their most significant legal and business matters. Our lawyers combine technical excellence with commercial thinking to deliver practical, cross-border solutions across corporate law, tax, litigation, relocation and private client matters.

As our firm continues to expand, we are seeking an ambitious French-speaking Senior Associate who combines outstanding legal expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset and is eager to contribute to the continued growth of our international practice.

Your Practice

You will advise Swiss and international clients on sophisticated matters including:

• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions
• International Tax & Corporate Structuring
• Commercial Litigation & Arbitration
• Relocation & Immigration
• Corporate Governance
• Regulatory & Strategic Advisory
• Private Clients, Family Offices, Trusts & Foundations

Depending on your expertise and ambitions, you will have the opportunity to further develop your own practice and industry focus.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

You will work directly with partners on high-value international mandates involving:

• Entrepreneurs and founder-led businesses
• Family offices and private wealth structures
• Multinational corporations
• Investment funds and financial institutions
• International investors and cross-border transactions

Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to deliver integrated legal, tax, litigation and regulatory advice tailored to the complex needs of international clients.

Innovation at the Core

Innovation is embedded in our strategy.

As a member of our team, you will help shape the future of legal services by working with cutting-edge legal technology and AI-powered solutions. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of intelligent workflows, knowledge management systems and client-facing innovations while ensuring the highest standards of legal quality, confidentiality and professional responsibility.

Your Responsibilities

• Advise national and international clients on complex corporate, tax, litigation and regulatory matters.
• Structure and negotiate sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Draft and review commercial agreements, corporate documentation and legal opinions.
• Represent clients before courts, arbitral tribunals and public authorities, where applicable.
• Lead client meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary legal projects.
• Build and strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, publications, conferences and thought leadership.
• Collaborate across practice groups to deliver integrated solutions.
• Actively embrace innovation and contribute to the firm's continued technological development.

What We Are Looking For

You will ideally have:

• Admission to the Swiss Bar.
• 5–15 years of post-qualification experience gained at a leading law firm, Big Four firm, financial institution or multinational organisation.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Corporate Law
• M&A
• Tax
• Litigation & Arbitration
• Relocation & Immigration
• Private Client
• Regulatory
• Fluency in French and English
• German is an advantage.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to excellence, integrity and client service.

Candidates with an existing professional network or developing client base are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why LINDEMANN LAW?

We offer:

• Sophisticated cross-border mandates.
• Direct access to entrepreneurs, family offices and international decision-makers.
• Early responsibility and client exposure.
• Genuine opportunities to build your own practice.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial and international working environment.
• A firm-wide commitment to innovation and the future of legal services.
• Continuous professional development and long-term career progression.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.

About LINDEMANN LAW

LINDEMANNLAW is a leading entrepreneurial Swiss international law firm advising clients across the full spectrum of business law, tax, litigation and arbitration, relocation, immigration, real estate, M&A, financial services regulation, capital markets, trusts, foundations, private wealth and strategic advisory. Our clients include many of Switzerland's and the world's most successful entrepreneurs, family offices, multinational businesses and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal advice while continuously shaping the future of legal services through innovation and technology.