On behalf of one of our clients, an investment firm based in Zurich, we are looking for a
General Counsel (remote work)

Zurich

Permanent

Referenz: MG23-0048
- Providing legal advice to the investment team concerning acquisition / leveraged finance, various investment vehicles plus M&A
- Assisting with cross border acquisition documentation (including NDAs, financing commitment letters, financing agreements, due diligence reviews, SPAs, shareholders agreements and RWI coverage)
- Assisting portfolio companies with structuring and operations in multiple jurisdictions taking into account legal, tax and regulatory requirements
- Handling of corporate housekeeping and tax restructuring of legal entities
- Monitoring and managing external legal counsel (in particular for due diligence)
- Swiss law qualification and bar admission
- Solid relevant work experience in a top tier law firm or inhouse (such as an investment company or fund)
- First class academic track record
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and execution skills to tackle complex legal, regulatory and tax issues in a fast-paced environment
- Business mindset
- Strong oral and written communication skills to express complex matters clearly to a business audience, including to senior management
- Project management skills and strong drafting skills
- Team player but is also able to work independently, energetic and passionate
- Fluency in written and spoken English and German, other languages a plus