Senior Legal Counsel - Asset Management (100%)

About the role

A leading investment manager is looking, through its exclusive search partner, for a Senior Legal Counsel with strong expertise in Swiss and international financial market law, fund structuring and private markets. The role strengthens the legal team in Zurich and provides clear, pragmatic advice on regulatory, transactional and fund-related matters while supporting innovative investment strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on Swiss financial market legislation (FINIG, FIDLEG, KAG, AMLA, where relevant BVV 2 and ASV) and FINMA requirements, and on EU frameworks (AIFMD, MiFID II, SFDR)
• Lead and support licensing, regulatory and cross-border matters, including interaction with FINMA and OAK-BV
• Advise on the structuring, establishment, marketing and distribution of investment funds and financial products across Swiss and international jurisdictions
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and investment agreements, including investment management, advisory, placement agent, introducer and service agreements
• Support the Luxembourg affiliate on the structuring, establishment and ongoing management of private market funds, including collective investment schemes and partnership structures
• Advise on corporate governance and general commercial matters, and act as a key contact for external counsel, regulators and industry associations

Required profile

• Master's degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent); Swiss or EU bar admission is an advantage
• 5-8 years of in-house experience in an asset manager, investment manager, private equity firm or private markets platform
• Proven experience in private markets, private equity or asset management, with a strong understanding of fund structures and cross-border regulation
• Fluent English; German is a strong advantage and French is a plus

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Swiss financial market regulation (FINIG, FIDLEG, KAG, AMLA) and FINMA requirements
• Good knowledge of AIFMD, MiFID II and SFDR
• Experience with Luxembourg fund structures and/or Luxembourg fund law is highly desirable
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a practical, solution-oriented approach

What we offer

• Complex, high-impact legal and regulatory work across Switzerland and international jurisdictions
• Exposure to fund structuring, private markets and cross-border investment activities
• Collaboration with senior legal, Compliance and Risk professionals
• Modern offices in Zurich and flexible working options