Partner – Notary & Corporate Law

LINDEMANNLAW
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We are a World-leading law firm to support influential entrepreneurs, families and enterprises in all areas of their professional and private lives in Switzerland and globally with full spectrum of litigation and arbitration, business law, tax advisory, notarial services, relocation, residence permits, real estate, mergers & acquisitions, holding structures, trusts, foundations, mutual funds and strategic advisory services.

We serve clients with regulatory licensing, stock exchange listings, bond issuances, structured products, and blockchain-based token offerings.

Additionally, we advise on government relations and lobbying, as well as negotiating with high level transactions.

Our firm counts among its clients many of most successful Swiss and global entrepreneurs in industry and finance as well as countless Forbes billionaires.

Position: Partner – Notary & Corporate Law
Location: Zurich
Workload: 100% full-time

Job objective

As Senior Notary, you lead and execute complex notarial mandates for a distinguished domestic and international clientele. Your dual qualification as a licensed Swiss notary and a qualified corporate lawyer enables you to advise seamlessly on transactions that require both notarial form and substantive legal structuring. You work closely with our M&A, corporate finance, and tax practice groups, ensuring the full legal integrity of high-value transactions, corporate acts, and private arrangements.

Responsibilities

Notarial Practice

• Authenticate and certify legal documents, deeds, contracts, and declarations in your capacity as licensed Swiss notary
• Draft and execute public deeds for real estate transfers, company formations, capital increases, amendments to articles of association, and shareholder agreements
• Formalize succession-related notarial acts, including wills, inheritance contracts, advance directives, and marriage contracts
• Advise on and execute notarial aspects of M&A transactions, including share transfer deeds requiring public deed form
• Manage filings and coordinate with commercial registries, land registries, and public authorities
• Ensure full compliance with cantonal notarial regulations, professional secrecy obligations, and anti-money laundering requirements

Corporate Law

• Advise on company formations, restructurings, mergers, demergers, and governance matters
• Draft and review shareholder agreements, voting agreements, and corporate by-laws
• Support M&A and private equity transactions from a corporate structuring and deed-execution perspective
• Advise on capital measures including capital increases, reductions, and convertible instruments
• Assist with cross-border corporate structures in close coordination with tax and M&A colleagues

Client Relationship & Business Development

• Cultivate and expand long-term client relationships through proactive, high-quality service
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across the firm’s practice areas
• Contribute to thought leadership through articles, webinars, and representation at industry events
• Mentor junior lawyers and trainees, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing
• Actively use AI-driven legal tools and contribute to the firm’s ongoing innovation agenda

Performance Indicators

• Mandate acquisition in notarial and corporate practice areas
• Cross-selling contribution across firm practice groups
• Billable hours targets
• Client satisfaction and retention
• Marketing activities: newsletters, events, publications, and digital content

Requirements

Education

• Swiss bar admission (Anwaltspatent) — mandatory
• Notarial qualification (Notariatspatent) in at least one Swiss canton — mandatory
• Excellent academic credentials; additional qualifications in corporate law or tax are a strong asset

Professional Experience

• 7 to 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a notarial practice, law firm, or in-house legal function
• Demonstrated track record of executing complex notarial mandates and corporate transactions independently
• Exposure to M&A, private equity, or family office matters is a significant advantage

Languages

• German — stylistically confident, legally precise written and spoken expression (mandatory)
• English — stylistically confident, professionally fluent (mandatory)
• French, Italian, or further languages are an asset

Personal Competencies

• High integrity, professional credibility, and absolute discretion
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-first mentality
• Structured, precise, and solution-oriented working style
• Resilient and self-driven under pressure, with a high degree of personal accountability
• Collaborative team player with an inclusive and supportive leadership approach
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in building and growing a practice
• Charismatic and confident, with the ability to represent the firm at events and forums

What we offer to Partners

Entrepreneurial approach: Build and lead your practice — with full strategic autonomy. Partner-level access to strategic firm decisions and development. Cross -practice support from peers who value transparency and shared success. Hands-on support with business development, marketing, and client acquisition.

Inclusive Culture & Core Values: Our diverse team of 20 professionals from 7 nations work 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 in the heart of Zurich, just 3 minutes from the main train station, offering a modern, bright, and welcoming workspace.

Competitive & Performance-Based Compensation: We offer a remuneration package that is both attractive and linked to your individual performance.

We treat all inquiries with full discretion and confidentiality.

We look forward to hearing from you!