Partner – Real Estate Law

About the job

INDEMANNLAW

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 – Real Estate Law

Location: Zurich

Workload: 100% full-time

Objective

As a senior real estate lawyer, you advise domestic and international clients on high-profile real estate transactions and real estate law matters throughout Switzerland. You possess profound expertise in Swiss real estate law, combined with a solid command of the associated corporate, tax and financial law aspects. You work closely with our notarial, M&A and tax practice groups and act as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, family offices and institutional investors on all matters relating to the acquisition, development and structuring of real estate.

Responsibilities

Real Estate Transactions

• Advising buyers, sellers and investors on the acquisition, disposal and financing of residential, commercial and mixed-use properties in Switzerland
• Leading legal due diligence on real estate assets, including ownership verification, land register analysis, encumbrances, easements, building rights and compliance with building regulations
• Negotiating and drafting purchase agreements, option agreements, pre-emption rights and transfer documents
• Structuring and executing sale-and-leaseback agreements, joint ventures, co-ownership structures and portfolio transactions
• Coordinating with notaries, land registry offices, surveyors and financing banks to ensure smooth transaction processing
• Advising on distressed real estate, enforcement proceedings and asset disposals in restructuring contexts

Development & Leasing

• Advising developers, owners and investors on real estate development projects, including building law, construction contracts and project structuring
• Drafting and negotiating commercial and private lease agreements, including anchor tenant leases and bespoke construction contracts
• Advising on property management contracts, facility agreements and service-level agreements
• Advising clients on zoning, building permits and administrative procedures before cantonal authorities

Structuring & Regulation

• Advising on restrictions applicable to foreign investors under the Lex Koller (Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad) and structuring compliant acquisition and holding arrangements
• Advising on real estate holding structures, including direct ownership, SPV structures and real estate funds
• Supporting clients on real estate law aspects of estate planning, succession, trust and foundation agreements
• Coordinating with tax advisors regarding stamp duty, real estate transfer tax, capital gains and VAT implications of real estate transactions
• Advising on condominium ownership, co-ownership agreements and building rights

Client Relations & Business Development

• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships with entrepreneurs, family offices, developers and institutional investors
• Identifying cross-selling opportunities with the M&A, notarial, tax and litigation practice groups
• Contributing to thought leadership through articles, client seminars and representation at real estate industry events
• Mentoring junior lawyers and interns by sharing expertise and best practices
• Active use of AI-supported legal tools and participation in the firm’s ongoing innovation agenda

Performance Metrics

• Acquisition of mandates in real estate and related fields
• Contribution to cross-selling between the firm’s practice groups
• Targets for billable hours
• Client satisfaction and long-term client retention
• Marketing activities: newsletters, events, publications and digital content

Requirements

Education

• Admission to the bar – mandatory
• Excellent academic achievements in law; additional qualifications in real estate, tax or corporate law are a great advantage
• Further training or CAS/MAS in real estate or construction law is beneficial

Professional Experience

• 5 to 15 years of relevant professional experience in real estate law, ideally in a leading law firm or in the legal department of a real estate developer, bank or institutional investor
• Proven track record of independently managing complex real estate transactions
• Experience with cross-border real estate matters and international client structures is highly valued

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 given the firm’s international client base

Personal Competencies

• High integrity, professional credibility and absolute discretion
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a client-oriented mindset
• Structured, commercially oriented and solution-focused approach
• Resilient and independent under pressure, with a high degree of personal responsibility
• Team-oriented team player with an inclusive and constructive working style
• Entrepreneurial thinking with interest in building and expanding the client base
• Confident and charismatic, able to represent the firm at conferences and events

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

Apply now!

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We look forward to your application!