Overview
Lawyer 5+ years PQE - across hotel & real‑estate investments end‑to‑end. Trilingual FR/EN/DE with solid Swiss market experience.
About Our Client
Our client is a privately held family office based in Switzerland, with a strong and growing footprint in hospitality development, real‑estate investment and alternative assets. Operating discreetly and with long‑term capital, the organisation focuses on sourcing and executing unique opportunities while maintaining a high standard of governance and operational excellence.
Job Description
Transaction & Investment Structuring
* Advise on the acquisition, structuring and execution of hospitality and real‑estate investments in Switzerland and abroad.
* Support the establishment of investment vehicles, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements and co‑investment structures across multiple jurisdictions.
Development, Construction & Asset Lifecycle
* Provide legal support from pre‑development phases through construction contracting, including general contractor agreements, architect/engineer engagements and technical consultants.
* Review and negotiate commercial agreements related to hotel operations, leasing, facility management and operator contracts.
* Contribute to value‑creation strategies, oversee operational legal issues and support exit processes (asset or corporate divestment).
Financing & Capital Structures
* Assist with debt structuring, refinancing and security packages linked to hospitality and real‑estate assets.
Contracting & Corporate Documentation
* Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts (NDAs, mandates, leasing, development agreements, advisory mandates).
* Prepare corporate documentation (board minutes, shareholder resolutions, governance documents).
Regulatory & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with Swiss and international legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to hotel and real‑estate assets.
* Monitor regulatory developments and perform risk assessments.
Stakeholder Management & Internal Processes
* Collaborate closely with investment, finance and asset‑management teams.
* Manage external counsels in Switzerland and internationally.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of internal legal processes and documentation.
The Successful Applicant
* 7+ years of experience in relevant roles, ideally a mix of law firm and in‑house positions.
* Proven background in real‑estate or hotel asset acquisitions, development projects and operational legal matters.
* Strong understanding of project finance, particularly in real‑estate or hospitality contexts.
* Mandatory experience working in Switzerland and with Swiss regulatory, contractual and transactional standards.
* Trilingual: fluency in French, English and German (spoken and written).
* Entrepreneurial mindset, pragmatic and solutions‑oriented, able to operate independently and manage complex stakeholder environments.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority and investment exposure.
* Entrepreneurial, agile and international working environment.
* Direct involvement in high‑impact hospitality and real‑estate projects.
* Centrally located Swiss offices.
#J-18808-Ljbffr