Partner & Head of Capital Markets

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 of 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 Capital Markets

Location: Zurich

Workload: 100% full-time

Objective

The Partner & Head of Capital Markets is responsible for leading and further developing the firm’s capital markets practice and positioning the firm as a trusted legal advisor for equity, debt and hybrid capital transactions.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing the structuring and execution of capital market transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, private placements, bond issuances, convertible instruments and structured products
• Advising clients on legal and regulatory matters related to capital raising, stock exchange admission procedures, disclosure obligations and corporate governance
• Ensuring compliance with Swiss and international regulations (e.g. FinSA, FinIA, MAR, EU Prospectus Regulation, SIX Swiss Exchange rules and other relevant exchanges)
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents, including prospectuses, offering memoranda, issuance agreements and shareholder communications
• Maintaining relationships with regulators, exchanges, issuing banks and other stakeholders throughout the transaction cycle
• Acquiring new mandates and expanding the firm’s presence in the capital markets area
• Identifying cross-selling opportunities and collaborating with other practice groups (e.g. M&A, banking law, regulation, tax law) to provide integrated legal solutions
• 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 exchange
• Ensuring compliance with internal quality standards, billing targets and operational goals

Requirements

Education

• Swiss bar admission and top-tier qualification
• Excellent academic credentials 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

• Confident style, good English and German skills
• Additional languages (e.g. French, Italian) are an advantage.

Cognitive and Analytical Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-oriented mentality
• 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 strong plus)
• Entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to build and expand the company’s fund area
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing team of lawyers
• Experience in internal knowledge sharing, thought leadership and promoting best practices

What We Offer Partners

• Entrepreneurial thinking: Build and lead your area of activity – 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 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, references and testimonials.

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

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