Partner & Head of Regulatory Affairs

• 07 August 2026 • 100% • Indefinite period • Zürich LINDEMANNLAW LAW. TAX. INTELLIGENCE. For entrepreneurs. We are a world-renowned law firm, supporting influential entrepreneurs, families, and businesses in all aspects of their professional and private lives in Switzerland and internationally, with a full range of services in litigation and arbitration, business law, tax advisory, notary services, relocation, residence permits, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, holding structures, trusts, foundations, investment funds, and strategic advisory. We assist our clients in obtaining administrative authorizations, IPOs, bond issuances, structured products, and blockchain-based token offerings. Additionally, we advise on government relations and lobbying as well as high-level transaction negotiations. Our clients include many of the most prosperous Swiss and international entrepreneurs in industry and finance, as well as several Forbes billionaires. Position: Partner & Head of Regulatory Affairs Location: Zurich Working time: 100% full-time Objective The partner & head of regulatory affairs is responsible for leading the firm's regulatory practice and advises clients on strategic legal issues relating to compliance, regulatory frameworks, and complex sectoral regulations. Tasks • Advise clients on compliance with Swiss and international regulatory frameworks, with a focus on banking law, insurance law, collective investments, financial market law, and asset management • Advise on compliance with relevant Swiss regulations, including FINMASA, FINMAO, the Swiss Code of Obligations, and the AMLA, as well as other supervisory laws for the financial services sector • Advise clients on compliance with AML/KYC rules and support the implementation of internal controls to prevent financial crime • Strategically advise clients on the interpretation and application of complex regulatory standards from global supervisory authorities such as CSSF, MFSA, FMA, CIMA, and BaFin • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients in their relations with supervisory authorities, including FINMA and other regulators • Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements and contracts in the financial services sector, including due diligence processes, financing agreements, and complex transaction structuring • Represent clients in regulatory disputes and support arbitration proceedings related to regulatory issues in the financial services sector • Maintain and develop long-term client relationships through quality service and proactive engagement • Develop business development strategies, contribute to thought leadership (articles, webinars, events), and represent the firm at industry conferences • Mentor and support junior lawyers and associates, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing • Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, billing targets, and operational objectives Requirements Education • Admission to the Swiss bar and first-class qualifications • Excellent academic qualifications in law (master/doctorate) • Additional training in business law or financial law Professional Experience • At least 10 years of proven experience as a lawyer, preferably as a partner in a law firm, an audit firm, or in a leadership position within the legal department of a bank or an asset management company Languages • Oral and written proficiency in English and German • Additional languages (e.g., French, Italian) are an asset. Cognitive and Analytical Skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-oriented mindset • High integrity, professional credibility, and discretion • Result-oriented, proactive, and resilient • Charismatic and confident, capable of representing the firm at industry conferences and forums • Team player with an inclusive leadership style Leadership Skills • Established client network and ability to acquire new mandates (an existing client portfolio is a major advantage) • Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to build and develop • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team of legal professionals • Experience in internal knowledge sharing, thought leadership, and promoting best practices What we offer to partners Entrepreneurial approach: Build and lead your practice - with full strategic autonomy. Access to strategic decisions and firm developments at the partner level. Interdisciplinary support from colleagues who value transparency and collective success. Practical support for 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 clientele reflects this diversity. Prime location: Our offices are located in the heart of Zurich, just 3 minutes from the central station, offering a modern, bright, and welcoming workplace. Competitive and performance-based remuneration: We offer an attractive package linked to your individual performance. Ready for the next step in your legal career?