Senior Startup & Venture Capital Lawyer (80%-100%)

Das ist der Job

We were among the first law firms in Switzerland to have a dedicated focus on the thriving tech market.

Darum lohnt es sich

ph3Why us? /h3 pWe are not just looking for lawyers; we are keen on further building on one of the finest, most savvy and efficient legal teams for technology companies and investors in Switzerland and beyond.

As the capital invested in technology companies is expected to further rise again and the number of university spinoffs climbs ever higher, our Startup Venture Capital Team is experiencing further substantial growth.

We get to work with the brightest and also most challenging minds: founders, researchers, professional investors, professors and many more stakeholders. /p pJoin us, and be part of a team that enjoys every moment at the cutting edge of the Swiss startup scene and technological evolution. /p h3Who are we? /h3 pWelcome to the Kellerhals Carrard Startup Venture Capital Team, where innovation and technology meet law! /p pWe are not your average law firm; we live the ‘startup vibe’ while grounding our business on the foundation of a law firm that has gained expertise for over a century.

Our investor clients appreciate our deep understanding of local market trends and rely on us specifically when negotiating deal terms or conducting legal due diligence work. /p h3Why you? /h3 pYou are a seasoned lawyer with a passion for technology and innovation and experience in venture capital and corporate law (and ideally also MA) who wants to join our ever-growing team.

Going the extra-mile for your clients comes naturally to you. /li libCommunication Skills: /b Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner to both legal and non-legal stakeholders. /li libCollaborative Team Player: /b You work effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with other departments and internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

You quickly grasp your role and level of ownership on a given matter and have a track record in delegating work effectively and efficiently to other team members and in reliably overseeing it. /li libProblem-Solving Aptitude: /b You are a logical thinker showcasing a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, offering strategic and actionable legal advice to address complex issues. /li libAdaptability and Agility: /b You demonstrate the ability to adapt to fast-paced, dynamic environments inherent in the startup and VC culture, showing agility in addressing legal issues efficiently. /li libContinuous Learning and Growth Mindset: /b You exhibit a commitment to ongoing professional development, staying updated on legal trends impacting startups and seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth. /li libExperience in Startup Ecosystem: /b You have gathered relevant experience in providing legal counsel to technology startups and investors, including a strong understanding of venture financing, equity structures and related matters. /li /ul pbNice-to-haves /b /p ul libEntrepreneurial Spirit: /b You are characterized by a self-motivated drive to explore new opportunities, a willingness to take initiative as well as to seek and provide solutions and a strong commitment to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. /li libAdditional Languages: /b Any language additional to the required ones is considered a plus. /li libPost-Grad Titles: /b Post-grad titles such as a doctorate or an LL.M./MBA are a great addition to a rock-solid academic record, which we value.

However, at the end of the day, your skills, personality, drive and enthusiasm will matter more to us. /li /ul h3What do we offer /h3 ul libClient Interaction: /b Take responsibility and build relationships with clients, together with very experienced team members, right from the start. /li libAutonomy Flexibility: /b Enjoy a high degree of autonomy in your work.

Onboard your own clients, explore new fields of law, or pioneer collaborations and initiatives. /li libCompetitive Compensation: /b We provide an attractive compensation package that rewards entrepreneurship, and that is composed of base compensation combined with compelling participation in client acquisition and discretionary bonus elements. /li libTeam Synergy: /b Join a professional, dedicated, and fun team that has your back from day one.

We invest continuously in a high integration of our workflows, corporate practices, know-how management and legal tech/AI, which allows for an efficient and effective delivery of our legal expertise to our clients. /li libProfessional Development: /b We invest in your success and your growth by ensuring extensive exposure to client- and transaction-based learning and by providing a multitude of learning and career development opportunities. /li libAdditional perks: /b Up-to-date IT infrastructure and latest legal tech (including AI) tools for seamless collaboration and high productivity; central and accessible office location at Bellevue, Zurich; extensive network of top experts across all KC locations across Switzerland; opportunity to work at other offices at times; regular team events, team lunches, retreats, and more. /li /ul h3Your mission /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr At Kellerhals Carrard we consider ourselves privileged by the fact that we collaborate seamlessly with many thought leaders in areas that go beyond the scope of corporate law.

Thus, we do not just excel in one or two areas; we are leaders across a multitude of legal fields and are, therefore, able to provide best counsel for our clients as well as creating constant learning opportunities for colleagues new and old. /p pWe do not take it for granted that we have the privilege to act as key legal enablers in the ever-growing Swiss tech scene, and we enjoy every moment of it.

As such, we have emerged as one of the leading law firms for entrepreneurs and investors, and are currently listed as Switzerland’s #1 most active and DACH’s second most active VC law firm by Pitchbook, with more than half a billion VC investments into Swiss startups facilitated in 2025. /p pWe advise technology companies (including spin-offs from ETH, HSG and other reputed Swiss universities) at all stages of their life cycle - from founding to exit.

Our clients include founders, startups, scale-ups and established technology companies as well as venture capital, private equity and corporate investors. We operate as legal enablers at the forefront of disruptive technologies and their impact on society.

Our startup clients trust us, in particular, for structuring financing rounds, safeguarding intellectual property, creating employee incentive plans, and navigating all legal complexities during their growth journey – from incorporation to exit, including trade sales to corporate or private equity acquirers and IPOs.

Your entrepreneurial spirit, your willingness to go the extra mile and your hunger for personal development set you apart. /p h3Your profile /h3 pThe ideal candidate will tick all the following boxes. /p pbMust-haves /b /p ul libLegal Expertise: /b You have a Swiss law degree and several years of relevant practical experience in Swiss law, in particular in Venture Capital transactions and adjacent fields.

This is a non-negotiable for this position. /li libLanguages: /b You speak both German and English fluently and you are able to communicate confidently and flawlessly in both – in spoken and in written form. /li libAcademic Excellence: /b You are able to demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, including but not limited to excellent grades in law school.

A strong academic record is considered a key indicator of your dedication to legal excellence and intellectual rigor. /li libPrecision and Accuracy: /b You possess proven attention to detail and a track record of consistently delivering accurate legal work.

The ambition and capability to produce error-free documents and provide precise legal advice is essential for success in this role. /li libClient Focus: /b You do not lose sight of clients’ interests.