Partner & Head of Fintech

We are a globally leading law firm that supports 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 consulting, notarial services, relocation, residence permits, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, holding structures, trusts, foundations, investment funds, and strategic advice. We assist our clients in obtaining regulatory approvals, stock market listings, bond issuances, structured products, and blockchain-based token offerings. Furthermore, we advise on government relations and lobbying as well as negotiations on high-profile 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 Fintech

Location: Zurich

Workload: 100% Full-time

Objective

The Partner & Head of Fintech is responsible for building and leading the firm's Fintech practice and advising clients on all legal, regulatory, and transaction-related matters related to financial innovations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic legal advice on the regulation of the Fintech sector, including compliance with Swiss and international financial market regulations
• Supporting clients in obtaining regulatory approvals and licenses from FINMA and other global authorities such as CSSF, MFSA, FMA, CIMA, and BaFin
• Advising on payment services law, including PSD2 compliance, e-money regulations, and digital payment infrastructure
• Advising on crowdfunding and crowd-investing models, tokenization of financial instruments, and investor protection regulations
• Ensuring compliance with AML/KYC frameworks by clients and supporting the establishment of robust governance structures and internal controls
• Providing expert legal support in the areas of blockchain technology, crypto-assets, token offerings, and DeFi models, including regulatory classification and licensing
• Advising on data protection and data security, including GDPR, revised FADP, and industry-specific cybersecurity requirements
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for the Fintech sector, including partnership and joint venture agreements, technology and licensing agreements, investment and financing agreements
• 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 coaching 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-tier qualification
• Excellent academic qualifications in law (Master's degree / PhD)
• Additional studies in commercial law or financial law

Professional Experience

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

Languages

• Fluent 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
• Results-oriented, proactive, and resilient
• Charismatic and self-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 the ability to acquire new mandates (existing client base is a strong plus)
• Entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to build and develop
• 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 approach: Build and lead your practice – with full strategic autonomy. Access to strategic decisions and developments of the firm at the 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-oriented compensation: We offer an attractive compensation package linked to your individual performance.

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

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

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

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We look forward to your application!