Partner – Notary & Corporate Law

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 with regulatory approvals, IPOs, bond issuances, structured products and blockchain-based token offerings.

Furthermore, we advise on government relations and lobbying as well as negotiations in the context of high-profile transactions.

Our clients include many of the most successful Swiss and international entrepreneurs from industry and finance as well as countless Forbes billionaires.

Position: Partner – Notary & Corporate Law

Location: Zurich

Workload: 100% full-time

Objective

As a senior notary, you lead and manage complex notarial mandates for a respected national and international clientele. Your dual qualification as a licensed Swiss notary and qualified corporate lawyer enables you to advise seamlessly on transactions requiring both notarial form and substantive legal structuring. You work closely with our M&A, Corporate Finance and Tax Law practice groups and ensure the full legal integrity of high-profile transactions, corporate law matters and private agreements.

Responsibilities

Notarial Services

• Certification and notarisation of legal documents, deeds, contracts and declarations in your capacity as a licensed Swiss notary
• Preparation and notarisation of public deeds for real estate transfers, company formations, capital increases, amendments to articles of association and shareholder agreements
• Handling notarial acts related to succession, including wills, inheritance contracts, advance directives and marriage contracts
• Advising on and executing notarial aspects of M&A transactions, including share transfer deeds requiring public deed form
• Handling registrations and coordination with commercial registers, land registries and authorities
• Ensuring full compliance with cantonal notarial regulations, professional confidentiality and anti-money laundering requirements

Corporate Law

• Advising on company formations, restructurings, mergers, demergers and corporate governance issues
• Drafting and reviewing shareholder agreements, voting agreements and articles of association
• Supporting M&A and private equity transactions from the perspective of corporate structuring and contract drafting
• Advising on capital measures, including capital increases, capital reductions and convertible securities
• Supporting cross-border corporate structures in close coordination with colleagues from tax law and M&A

Client Relations & Business Development

• Maintaining and expanding long-term client relationships through proactive, high-quality service
• Identifying cross-selling opportunities across the firm’s various practice areas
• Contributing to thought leadership through articles, webinars and representation at industry events
• Mentoring junior lawyers and interns to promote professional development and knowledge exchange
• Active use of AI-supported legal tools and participation in the firm’s ongoing innovation agenda

Performance Indicators

• Acquisition of mandates in notarial and corporate law areas
• Contribution to cross-selling between the firm’s practice groups
• Targets for billable hours
• Client satisfaction and retention
• Marketing activities: newsletters, events, publications and digital content

Requirements

Education

• Swiss bar admission – mandatory
• Notarial licence in at least one Swiss canton – mandatory
• Excellent academic achievements; additional qualifications in corporate or tax law are a great advantage

Professional Experience

• 7 to 15 years of relevant professional experience after qualification in a notary office, law firm or corporate legal department
• Proven track record of independently handling complex notarial mandates and corporate transactions
• Experience in M&A, private equity or family office is a significant advantage

Languages

• German – stylistically confident, legally precise written and oral expression (mandatory)
• English – stylistically confident, professional and fluent (mandatory)
• French, Italian or other languages are advantageous

Personal Competencies

• High integrity, professional credibility and absolute discretion
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-oriented mentality
• Structured, precise and solution-oriented working style
• Resilient and independent under pressure, with a high degree of personal responsibility
• Team-oriented team player with an inclusive and supportive leadership approach
• Entrepreneurial thinking with interest in building and growing a practice
• Charisma and self-confidence as well as the ability to represent the firm at events and forums

What we offer our partners

Entrepreneurial approach: Build and lead your own practice – with full strategic autonomy. Co-determination in strategic corporate decisions and firm development 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 & 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 workspace.

Competitive & performance-based remuneration: We offer a compensation package that is both attractive and linked to your individual performance.

Are you ready for the next step in your career?

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

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

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We look forward to your application!