Private Markets Legal Counsel (m, f, d) Switzerland - Zurich

Our client is a well-established investment firm, specializing in private markets with a strong focus on sustainability and impact investing. With significant assets under management, they provide comprehensive solutions across private equity, private debt, real estate, and infrastructure. Our client leverages the expertise of specialized local teams and a global platform to deliver high-quality investment management solutions.

Axiom Law is a leading provider of on-demand legal talent, partnering with globally recognized companies to deliver specialized legal support. We help our clients navigate complex business landscapes with efficiency, adaptability, and the right expertise for their needs.

For our latest mandate, we are seeking an outstanding talent in the following role:

Private Markets | Legal Counsel (m, f, d) | Zurich | temp. | start January | Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice, guidance, and updates on corporate, regulatory, and governance matters.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including investment management, administration, distribution, marketing, and NDAs.

• Manage day-to-day corporate matters for the company and its entities, maintaining legal files and statutory registers.

• Collaborate with teams across the organization, such as Compliance, Investment Management, and Operations, to support legal and corporate projects.

• Liaise with external counsel as needed and assist the General Counsel in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Support the Board and Management Committees on a range of legal tasks and projects, including drafting internal policies, SLAs, and governance documents.

Experience:

• 4+ years of PQE in corporate/commercial law, preferably in the financial or investment management sector.

• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities with a proactive approach.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with an understanding of stakeholder needs and effective communication.

• Fluent in English, German mother tongue.

We are an equal opportunity employer supporting highly skilled talent with flexible, part-time, or full-time opportunities. If you are eager to apply your expertise in a leading global investment firm, we would love to hear from you.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

Axiom Global AG is a company registered in Switzerland. Registered seat:  Lintheschergasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland CHE-164.623.351.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. 

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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