Partner & Head of FinTech

Position: Partner & Head of Fintech

Job objective

Partner & Head of Fintech is responsible for building and leading the firm’s fintech legal practice, advising clients on the full spectrum of legal, regulatory, and transactional matters related to financial innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance on the regulation of the fintech sector, including compliance with Swiss and international financial market laws
• Support clients in securing regulatory approvals and licenses from FINMA and other global authorities such as CSSF, MFSA, FMA, CIMA, and BaFin
• Counsel on payment transactions law, including PSD2 compliance, e‑money regulations, and digital payment infrastructure
• Advise on crowdfunding and crowd investing models, tokenization of financial instruments, and investor protection rules
• Ensure client compliance with AML/KYC frameworks and assist in building robust governance structures and internal controls
• Provide expert legal support on blockchain technology, crypto assets, token offerings, and DeFi models, including regulatory classification and licensing
• Advise on data protection and data security, including GDPR, revised FADP, and sector‑specific cybersecurity requirements
• Draft, review, and negotiate fintech‑sector contracts, including partnership and joint venture agreements, technology and license agreements, investment and financing agreements
• Cultivate and expand long‑term client relationships through high‑quality service and proactive engagement
• Develop business development strategies, contribute to thought leadership (e.g. articles, webinars, events), and represent the firm at industry conferences
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and associates, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, billing targets, and operational goals

Requirements

Education

• Swiss bar admission and first‑class qualification
• Excellent academic credentials in law (Master’s degree / PhD)
• Additional studies in business law or financial law

Professional experience

• 10+ years of proven work experience as a lawyer, preferably in a Partner role in a law firm, auditing firm, or senior level in‑house legal department of a bank or asset management company

Languages

• Stylistically confident, appropriate English and German
• Additional languages (e.g. French, Italian) are an asset

Cognitive and analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client‑first mentality
• High level of integrity, professional credibility, and discretion
• Results‑oriented, proactive, and resilient under pressure
• Charismatic and confident, with the ability to represent the firm at conferences and industry forums
• Collaborative team player with an inclusive leadership style
• Established client network and ability to attract new mandates (existing book of business is a strong plus)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the capability to build and grow
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire 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. Partner‑level access to strategic firm decisions and development. Cross‑practice support from peers who value transparency and shared success. Hands‑on support with business development, marketing, and client acquisition.

Inclusive Culture & Core Values

Our diverse team of 20 professionals from 7 nations work together to embody our core values: personal and entrepreneurial, economic and ecological, as well as social and ethical. Our client base reflects this diversity.

Prime Location

Our office is in the heart of Zurich, just 3 minutes from the main train station, offering a modern, bright, and welcoming workspace.

Competitive & Performance‑Based Compensation

We offer a remuneration package that is both attractive and linked to your individual performance.

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