We are looking for a Swiss-Qualified Lawyer to support our Life Sciences (LS), Intellectual Property (IP) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Practices in Geneva.

Schellenberg Wittmer’s Life Sciences and Intellectual Property practices cover dispute resolution, transactional work and regulatory matters. We advise and represent companies from a variety of sectors, including pharma, biotechnologies, medical devices, luxury, cosmetics, as well as food and beverages.

Schellenberg Wittmer’s ICT and Data Group addresses legal issues related to the access and use of non-personal and personal data, including databases, in the digital economy. We advise and represent companies from a variety of technology sectors, including telecom, life sciences and media, and further strongly data-driven industries such as finance, health and retail.

We offer a challenging and varied position in a dynamic, respectful, highly motivated, professional team, a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cases.

If you are looking to work in a global innovative practice and have the qualifications mentioned below, we encourage you to apply!

We are seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:

• You are a Swiss-Qualified Lawyer;
• You have preferably some years of experience in Life Sciences, Health law, IP or ICT practices (CIPP/E certification an asset);
• You are fluent in English and in French, a good command of German being a plus;
• You have excellent academic credentials;
• You have strong drafting and oral presentation skills.

And demonstrate the following personal skills:

• You strive for excellence and perform your work with the highest quality standard;
• You are a team-player, reliable and have a positive attitude;           
• You want to be in direct contact with clients;
• You are curious and detail-oriented;
• You have a proactive and problem-solving mindset;
• You have a pragmatic approach and are result-oriented.

Our hiring partner in Geneva, Jean-Frédéric Maraia, looks forward to receiving your application (CV, cover letter, university and bar exam grades, work certificates and/or reference letters) by e-mail (jean-frederic.maraia@swlegal.ch).

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

Your application will be handled with great consideration and confidentiality.