Partner & Head of M&A and Corporate Finance

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 our 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 of high-level transactions. Our clients include many of the most successful Swiss and global entrepreneurs from industry and finance as well as countless Forbes billionaires.

Position: Partner & Head of M&A and Corporate Finance

Location: Zurich

Workload: 100% full-time

Objective

The Partner & Head of M&A and Corporate Finance leads the firm’s transaction practice and advises national and international clients on complex corporate, financing and M&A matters. You play a key role in structuring high-quality transactions, building and managing a legal team and contributing to the firm’s strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Leading and advising on complex corporate restructurings, including reorganisations following mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, integrations and demergers
• Structuring and executing national and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, including public takeovers and private sales
• Advising on management buy-outs (MBOs) and management buy-ins (MBIs) considering strategic, tax and financial structures
• Supporting clients in the disposal of assets or subsidiaries, including distress sales and strategic divestitures
• Acting as lead legal advisor on private equity transactions, including buy-side and sell-side deals, minority investments and exits
• Developing and implementing business development strategies to expand the firm’s client base in M&A and corporate finance
• Advising issuers, sponsors and syndicate banks on equity and bond market transactions, including IPOs, secondary offerings and bond issuances
• Maintaining and expanding long-term client relationships through high-quality service and proactive engagement
• Developing business development strategies, contributing to thought leadership (e.g. through articles, webinars, events) and representing the firm at industry conferences
• Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers and associates, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing
• Ensuring compliance with internal quality standards, billing targets and operational goals

Requirements

Education

• Admission as a lawyer in Switzerland and top qualifications
• Excellent academic qualifications in finance (Master’s degree/PhD)
• Additional qualifications in corporate finance, commercial law

Professional experience

• At least 10 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance or private equity, ideally in a renowned law firm or legal department of a financial institution

Languages

• 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 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 ability to acquire new mandates (existing client base is a strong plus)
• Entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to build and develop something
• Proven ability to lead, support and inspire 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 structure 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 workplace.

Competitive and performance-based remuneration: 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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