Lawyer - Corporate / M&A and Real Estate (Geneva)

About the role

EY is looking for a lawyer within its Europe West Law team in Geneva, working on corporate and M&A transactions and real estate matters. The role sits at the intersection of corporate transactions, real estate law and commercial advisory, and offers the chance to contribute to the growing real estate practice.

Key responsibilities

• Advise domestic and international clients on corporate and M&A transactions and commercial law matters
• Support real estate transactions such as acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial leases and selected regulatory or administrative law matters
• Develop and implement corporate restructuring projects at national and international level
• Support M&A transactions end to end, including legal due diligence, contract negotiations and finalising transaction documentation
• Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts such as share and asset purchase agreements, financing agreements, shareholders' agreements and joint venture agreements
• Monitor legislative developments in corporate, real estate and commercial law and turn them into practical compliance recommendations
• Collaborate with other legal practice areas such as Employment Law, Private Clients and Intellectual Property
• Work on complex, international projects from day one with specialists across EY service lines and with clients

Required profile

• Master's degree in law and admission to the bar; an international postgraduate qualification (e.g. LL.M.) is an advantage
• 1 to 2 years of professional experience in a law firm, consulting firm or in-house legal department; highly motivated candidates with less experience are welcome
• Exposure to a transactional environment, interest or experience with real estate matters, and interest in legal technology and AI-driven solutions are pluses
• Very good French and English; German is an asset

Required skills

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive, structured, solution- and business-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills