Partner & Head of Regulatory Affairs

About the job

LINDEMANNLAW

LAW. TAX. INTELLIGENCE. For Entrepreneurs.

We are a globally leading law firm supporting influential entrepreneurs, families and companies in all areas of their professional and private lives in Switzerland and worldwide with a comprehensive range of services in litigation and arbitration, commercial law, tax advice, notarial services, relocation, residence permits, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, holding structures, trusts, foundations, investment funds and strategic consulting. We assist our clients in obtaining regulatory approvals, stock exchange listings, bond issuances, structured products and blockchain-based token offerings. Furthermore, we advise on government relations and lobbying as well as negotiations on high-level transactions. Our clients include many of the most successful Swiss and international entrepreneurs from industry and finance as well as numerous Forbes billionaires.

Position: Partner & Head of Regulatory Affairs

Location: Zurich

Workload: 100% full-time

Objective

The Partner & Head of Regulatory Affairs is responsible for leading the firm’s regulatory practice and advising clients on strategic legal issues related to compliance, regulatory frameworks and complex industry-specific regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on compliance with Swiss and international regulatory frameworks with a focus on banking law, insurance law, collective investment schemes, capital markets law and asset management
• Advising on compliance with relevant Swiss regulations including FINMASA, FINMAO, the Swiss Code of Obligations and the Anti-Money Laundering Act as well as other supervisory laws for the financial services sector
• Advising clients on compliance with AML/KYC regulations and supporting the implementation of internal controls to prevent financial crime
• Strategic advice to clients on the interpretation and application of complex regulatory standards of global supervisory authorities such as CSSF, MFSA, FMA, CIMA and BaFin
• Acting as the primary contact for clients in dealings with supervisory authorities, including FINMA and other regulators
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal agreements and contracts in the financial services sector, including due diligence processes, financing agreements and structuring complex transactions
• Representing clients in regulatory disputes and supporting arbitration proceedings related to regulatory issues in the financial services industry
• Maintaining and expanding long-term client relationships through high-quality service and proactive engagement
• Developing business development strategies, contributing to thought leadership (e.g. articles, webinars, events) and representing the firm at industry conferences
• Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and associates, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing
• Ensuring compliance with internal quality standards, billing targets and operational goals

Requirements

Education

• Swiss bar admission and top qualifications
• Excellent academic qualifications in law (Master’s degree/PhD)
• Additional studies in commercial or financial law

Professional Experience

• At least 10 years of proven professional experience as a lawyer, preferably in a partner role at a law firm, an auditing firm or in a senior position in the legal department of a bank or asset management company

Languages

• Fluent in spoken and written English and German
• Additional languages (e.g. French, Italian) are an advantage.

Cognitive and Analytical Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-oriented mindset
• High integrity, professional credibility and discretion
• Result-oriented, proactive and resilient
• Charismatic and confident, with the ability to represent the firm at conferences and industry forums
• Team player with an inclusive leadership style

Leadership Qualities

• Established client network and ability to acquire new mandates (existing client base is a great plus)
• Entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to build and develop
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and motivate a high-performing team of lawyers
• Experience in internal knowledge sharing, thought leadership and promoting best practices

What We Offer Partners

Entrepreneurial approach: Build and lead your practice – with full strategic autonomy. Access to strategic decisions and developments of the firm at partner level. Cross-practice support from colleagues who value transparency and shared success. Practical support in business development, marketing and client acquisition.

Inclusive culture and core values: Our diverse team of 20 professionals from 7 nations works together to embody our core values: personal and entrepreneurial, economic and ecological as well as social and ethical. Our client base reflects this diversity.

Prime location: Our office is located in the heart of Zurich, just 3 minutes from the main train station, offering a modern, bright and welcoming workplace.

Competitive and performance-based remuneration: We offer an attractive remuneration package linked to your individual performance.

Are you ready for the next step in your legal career?

Then we look forward to receiving your application with CV, cover letter, university certificates, performance records and references.

Assel Stoller, HR Manager, assel.stoller@lindemannlaw.ch

Apply now!

All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

We look forward to your application!