Do you share our ambition to lead the change in the legal industry? Do you want to help the companies of the future as part of a fast-growing team of legal renegades? Are you curious about what the legal workplace of the future will look like?
Location: Lausanne* / Zurich / St. Gallen /, on prem or hybrid
Engagement: 100%
Start Date: 1 December 2026 or upon agreement
Hard requirements: Swiss MLaw, full proficiency in French & English, love for innovation
* Although the traineeship can take place at our Lausanne office, it is recognised as a legal traineeship for the bar exam in the canton of Zurich or St. Gallen.
Our Mission – Why We Do What We Do
At LEXR, we believe that innovation is the key to solving the world’s greatest challenges – from climate change to access to healthcare, from the need for strategic sovereignty to the lagging digital transformation. That’s why we’ve built a law firm around one purpose: to enable innovators to bring their ideas to life by removing legal roadblocks.
We are more than just lawyers. We are enablers of progress, trusted partners to founders, and contributors to a better future.
Who We Are
LEXR is a fast-growing law firm focused on the innovation ecosystem. With 40+ team members and offices across Switzerland, the US and Germany, we combine deep legal expertise with a modern, tech-savvy approach. Our team of specialists supports clients in SaaS, AI, DeepTech, MedTech, and beyond.
We leverage technology, cross-border networks, and a collaborative culture to deliver actionable, pragmatic, and business-first legal support.
What You’ll Do
- Support corporate matters, including the preparation, coordination and follow-through of incorporations, capital increases, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate law processes as well as blockchain & Web3 projects, including the setup of foundations and associations, and token-related documentation.
- Drive legal operations by handling and tracking corporate housekeeping processes.
- Work directly with clients to ensure smooth execution of ongoing matters and proactive day-to-day coordination.
- Collaborate closely with legal experts across all of Switzerland, in particular our Lausanne team, as well as colleagues in Germany and the US.
- Contribute to legal tech projects by partnering with our product and tech team to help automate and digitalize legal workflows.
What We’re Looking For
Hard Requirements
- Full proficiency in French and English; German is a strong plus
- MLaw degree of a Swiss university
- Strong interest in corporate law
- Detail-orientation and organizational skills
- Willingness to take ownership of your work, clients, and projects with the freedom to shape how you deliver value
- A proactive mindset and curiosity to learn
Great to Have
- Strong interest in venture capital or the startup ecosystem
- Previous work experience in a law firm / with a notary
- Demonstratable capacity for working independently
- Ability to integrate AI tools in your workflow
We’re not looking for a scholar, we’re looking for a practitioner. Theoretical know-how is great, but what matters most is your ability to apply it in the messy, fast-moving reality of business. We want sharp legal minds who can think independently, make informed, practical decisions, and move things forward for our clients.
We think in terms of solutions and value creation, not time spent. Our aim is to productize legal work for the benefit of both our customers and ourselves to create clarity, efficiency, and scalable impact.
We’re looking for a team player who actively supports others and thrives in collaboration while taking full ownership and responsibility. You’re a builder: high-performing, pragmatic, and ready to enable innovation by doing the best work of your life.
What We Offer
- Meaningful work with fast-paced startups and emerging tech companies.
- Freedom and ownership to shape your own legal practice.
- Remote-first flexibility and co-working access with Outsite.
- Team spirit with regular retreats to innovation hubs like Lisbon, Berlin, or Rome.
- Attractive compensation.
- Learning & development through training, mentoring, and access to LegalTech and AI tools like DeepJudge and Omnilex.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note on why you’d like to join to [email protected], with the subject line: Corporate Junior Associate Application.
If you’re not sure whether to apply but meet the hard requirements – just go for it. Not sending your application will definitely not get you the job.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
The application process
Forget stiff legal offices. Working with LEXR means being part of a modern, motivated and inclusive team.
How we hire
Our legal services are based on transparency and respect, so why shouldn’t our hiring process be too? Hiring is a mutual process, which is why we give you a real insight into our values, culture, and how we work from the off. Remember, you’re interviewing us as well.
Master the basics
Legal work requires diligence, logical thinking and verbal reasoning skills. To test these basics, every candidate that matches the profiles we’re looking for completes a quick online test.
Getting to know each other
Chat with your potential team head, plus a LEXR team member to find our whether the role and environment fits to you and the future you envision for yourself
Show us what you can do
Complete a written and oral sample work challenge and show us how you work.
Decision
Shortly after completing our hiring steps we’ll let you know whether you get an offer to become part of the team!
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