Senior Associate Lawyer - Zürich

For one of our clients, a boutique law firm in Geneva and other cities specialized in international litigation and dispute resolutions, we are looking for a:

SENIOR ASSOCIATE LAWYER

Job description

• Give accurate and timely legal advice to Swiss and international clients (Swiss civil and criminal law, corporate law, debt enforcement and bankruptcy, etc.)
• Collaborate with other lawyers, domestic and abroad, to advice on litigation and arbitration strategies
• Draft agreements, contracts and other legal documents
• Deal with complex matters under time pressure
• Conduct work with integrity and responsibility
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Profile required

• Swiss Bar Exam 
• Proven experience (minimum 3-5 years post Swiss Bar Exam) as a litigation and arbitration lawyer in Switzerland 
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Swiss civil and criminal law and applicable procedures
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information
• Very good communication skills
• At ease with clients' facing 
• Ability to coach a team of young lawyers
• Entrepreneurship spirit 
• Fluent in French and English (German or Russian, a plus)
• Resistant to stress 

All files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality