Zurich
10 hours ago
Lawyer in the Private Clients area in Zurich or Zug (80-100%)
- Publication date:13 November 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zurich
About the job
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
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Start a successful career and become part of our unique Private Client Team to master exciting challenges every day!
Our Private Clients Practice operates nationally and internationally in all relevant areas of private and entrepreneurial asset, inheritance, and tax law. We focus on the individual needs of wealthy private individuals, entrepreneurs, families, and family offices and support our clients with a variety of legal, tax, and regulatory issues. Exciting and diverse mandates await you from day one.
Your main tasks
- Our advice focuses particularly on private asset, inheritance, corporate, and tax planning
- We support wealthy private individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and family offices in achieving their family and business goals, often in close cooperation with our business consultants and tax experts at home and abroad
- Topics on which we support our clients include: administration and execution of complex estates, art, philanthropy and establishment of non-profit organizations, including governance and management issues, estate planning, trusts and foundations, purchase and sale of real estate, family law, residence in Switzerland
- In addition to the mentioned legal areas, you will also work for our other specialist groups if needed, especially in the areas of Corporate/Commercial and Real Estate
- You will be involved in interesting, complex, international projects from day one and work directly with specialists from our other EY departments and clients
What we are looking for
- Master's degree in law is required; lawyer's license, training as a federally certified tax expert, studies abroad (e.g., LL.M.) or work experience abroad are an advantage
- Ideally at least 2 to 4 years of work experience advising Private Clients in a law firm, consulting firm, or legal department of a financial institution. Do you have less experience but are motivated to learn a lot quickly? Please also apply
- Flexible team player with analytical skills
- As an international company, we require German and English skills
What’s in it for you
Here at EY, you have the chance to make a truly extraordinary experience. We equip you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and offer you the global reach as well as the diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will support you on your journey at EY and beyond.
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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
To create a fair and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any adjustments or support you need due to a disability.
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