Senior start up lawyer

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Posted: 22/08/2025
Location: Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
Salary: CHF150000 - CHF180000
Job type: Permanent

JCW Search AG are currently working together with a specialist Swiss law firm in the search for an experienced start ups professional to join their team.

What You’ll Do:

  • Advise startups, scale-ups, and investors on corporate law, governance, and investment structures.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate shareholder agreements, financing documents, and commercial contracts.
  • Guide clients through fundraising rounds, exits, and other strategic transactions.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver clear, practical, and business-focused legal solutions.
  • Take ownership of client relationships and projects, balancing autonomy with team collaboration.

 

You should apply if:

  • You hold a law degree with solid experience working with start-ups, private equity, venture capital and similar topics; bar admission is a strong plus.
  • You are fluent in English and German, which is essential for this role.
  • You thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments and enjoy working with early-stage companies.
  • You bring a hands-on, proactive approach, paired with a growth mindset and a collaborative spirit.
  • You are motivated by new technologies and the challenges of guiding startups through complex legal and business landscapes.
  • You are committed to continuous learning, eager to refine your skills, and ready to go the extra mile to deliver value to clients and colleagues.

We aim to be an equal opportunity recruiter and we are determined to ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements. All applications and applicants’ data (including data submitted through the contact form) is being handled by “JCW Search AG” in Switzerland.
 

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