Partner & Head of Investment Funds

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 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 Investment Funds

Location: Zurich

Workload: 100% full-time

Objective

The Partner & Head of Investment Funds is responsible for leading and expanding the firm’s investment funds practice. The position combines top-tier legal expertise with business acumen and strategic leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic legal advice for Swiss and international clients on all aspects of investment fund law
• Leading the structuring, establishment and regulatory approval of various fund types (e.g. private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, UCITS, AIF)
• Supporting clients with ongoing fund operations, governance and compliance matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating fund documents, including limited partnership agreements, asset management agreements, prospectuses and subscription documents
• Representing clients before regulatory authorities (e.g. FINMA) and, if necessary, in court or arbitration proceedings
• Acquiring new mandates and strengthening the firm’s market position in funds and asset management
• 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
• Leading and expanding the investment funds team within the firm, supporting its strategic and operational development
• 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 qualifications
• Excellent academic achievements in law (Master’s degree/PhD)
• Additional studies in business 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
• 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 self-confident, able 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, supervise and motivate 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 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 Compensation: 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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