Partner – Business Law (Swiss)

About the role

Our client, an international business law firm with more than 500 lawyers worldwide, is expanding its Swiss presence. They are seeking experienced Swiss‑based Partners (70‑100% time) to join the team in Geneva and help shape the firm’s growth in Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Advise and support corporate clients across sectors such as Financial Services, Life Sciences, General Industries, and Digital Assets.
• Prepare legal opinions, statements, and documentation for start‑ups, financing, M&A, restructurings, reorganisations and liquidations.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, submissions and other legally relevant documents.
• Represent clients before courts, arbitration tribunals and administrative authorities.
• Train, guide and manage junior lawyers and trainees.
• Maintain existing client relationships and acquire new domestic and international clients.
• Contribute to the firm’s market development in Switzerland and coordinate with global colleagues.
• Publish articles, give lectures and conduct internal training sessions.

Required profile

• Law degree from a continental European university (MLaw or lic. iur.) with a Swiss bar admission or equivalent permit.
• Several years of Swiss experience in a business law firm or in‑house, preferably in Corporate, Commercial, IP/IT, Tax, Competition, Litigation or Arbitration.
• Fluency in English and good knowledge of French; additional European languages (e.g., German) are a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, leadership skills and an existing client base are strong advantages.
• Ability to manage high workloads, work independently and collaborate in a team on national and international mandates.

Required skills