Tech Lawyer in St. Gallen

Vacancies Tech Lawyer Do you share our ambition to lead the change in the legal industry? Do you want to help the companies of the future as part of a fast-growing team of legal renegades? Are you curious about what the legal workplace of the future will look like? Location: Any LEXR office (e.g. Zurich or St. Gallen), hybrid or remote Engagement: 80–100% Start Date: 1 February 2027 or upon agreement Hard requirements: Swiss bar, full proficiency in German English, love for innovation Our Mission – Why We Do What We Do At LEXR, we believe that innovation is the key to solving the world’s greatest challenges – from climate change to access to healthcare, from the need for strategic sovereignty to the lagging digital transformation. That’s why we’ve built a law firm around one purpose: to enable innovators to bring their ideas to life by removing legal roadblocks. We are more than just lawyers. We are enablers of progress, trusted partners to founders, and contributors to a better future. Who We Are LEXR is a fast-growing law firm focused on the innovation ecosystem. With 40+ team members and offices across Switzerland, the US and Germany, we combine deep legal expertise with a modern, tech-savvy approach. Our team of specialists supports clients in SaaS, AI, DeepTech, MedTech, and beyond. We leverage technology, cross-border networks, and a collaborative culture to deliver actionable, pragmatic, and business-first legal support. What You’ll Do Act as the single point of contact for fast-scaling tech companies, supporting them with their day-to-day legal needs. Advise innovative entrepreneurs on how to mitigate the regulatory impact on their products and services. Work closely within a great team of other tech counsels in building and advancing our practice in the fields of contracts, IP, and digital regulations. Take ownership of your client relationships, projects, and decisions – with the freedom to shape how you work. Hard Requirements What We’re Looking For Full professional proficiency in both German and English Swiss bar admission Strong interest in technology and digital business models Great to Have Hands on technological experience – for example: Having built an app Having constructed a robot Holding a drone license Business experience – for example: Having started a company yourself Having worked in a scale-up / high-growth tech company Having worked in venture capital Relevant legal experience – for example: Drafting and negotiating software contracts Working with regulated technologies (e.g. drones, dual-use goods, AI, medical devices) We’re not looking for a scholar, we’re looking for a practitioner. Theoretical know-how is great, but what matters most is your ability to apply it in the messy, fast-moving reality of business. We want sharp legal minds who can think independently, make informed, practical decisions, and move things forward for our clients. We think in terms of solutions and value creation, not time spent. Our aim is to productize legal work for the benefit of both our customers and ourselves to create clarity, efficiency, and scalable impact. We’re looking for a team player who actively supports others and thrives in collaboration while taking full ownership and responsibility. You’re a builder: high-performing, pragmatic, and ready to enable innovation by doing the best work of your life. What We Offer Meaningful work with fast-paced tech companies, emerging and established. Freedom and ownership to shape your own legal practice. Remote-first flexibility and co-working access with Outsite. Team spirit with regular retreats to innovation hubs like Lisbon, Berlin, or Paris. Attractive compensation and potential access to an employee participation plan. Learning development through training, mentoring, and access to LegalTech and AI tools like DeepJudge and Omnilex. The application process How we hire – Our legal services are based on transparency and respect, so why shouldn’t our hiring process be too? Hiring is a mutual process, which is why we give you a real insight into our values, culture, and how we work from the off. Remember, you’re interviewing us as well. Master the basics – Legal work requires diligence, logical thinking and verbal reasoning skills. To test these basics, every candidate that matches the profiles we’re looking for completes a quick online test. Getting to know each other – Chat with your potential team head, plus a LEXR team member to find out whether the role and environment fits to you and the future you envision for yourself. Show Us What You Can Do – Complete a written and oral sample work challenge and show us how you work. Decision – Shortly after completing our hiring steps we’ll let you know whether you get an offer to become part of the team! #J-18808-Ljbffr