Associate, Corporate M&A

Geneva

Published: 2026-06-24

We are looking for a Swiss-Qualified Lawyer to join our team in the field of:

Corporate & Commercial Law
Mergers & Acquisitions

Our Mergers & Acquisitions group assists corporates, private equity firms, family offices and entrepreneurs on takeovers, buy-outs, divestitures, carve-out transactions, restructurings and other complex cross-border and domestic transactions, as well as institutional investors and founders in venture capital financing rounds. Our group functions as one team across our Geneva and Zurich offices and is supported by market-leading specialists in all critical areas of corporate and M&A transactions. We operate in a wide range of industry sectors, on the buy-side and the sell-side in both private and public M&A.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements and skills:

You are a Swiss-qualified lawyer
You are keen to pursue your specialization in corporate law (prior experience is an asset but not a requirement)
You are fluent in English and in French and have a good command of the German language
You have excellent academic qualifications and references

On a personal level:

You have a pragmatic approach and are result oriented
You enjoy the deal-making environment and have a keen interest in developing your network among financial advisors, corporates and sponsors
You strive for excellence and aim to consistently deliver work of the highest quality
You demonstrate a positive attitude, are reliable, responsible and a team-player

What we offer:

Attractive Working Conditions: We offer you a modern working environment with a comprehensive social insurance package, an attractive pension scheme with fair cost- sharing, and a variety of benefits to support your health and work-life balance.
Team Spirit & Collegial Atmosphere: You will become part of a committed, dynamic, and supportive team characterized by mutual support and trust. We place great value on professionalism combined with a warm, respectful working relationship.
A Forward-Thinking Employer: As a leading business law firm with an international focus, we not only offer you an inspiring professional environment, but also the opportunity to actively shape your career in a firm with a strong reputation, clear values, and a sustainable outlook.

SW is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and as we also support an adaptable working environment, we are happy to discuss flexible working pattern.

Christoph Vonlanthen would be delighted to receive your complete application and will be pleased to provide any further information you may require. Please submit your application documents via our online application form.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Your application will be handled with great consideration and confidentiality.