Jacqueline Leisi is an Associate in our Employment Law Group in Zurich. She advises Swiss and international clients on a broad range of employment law matters, with a focus on employment aspects of M&A transactions and cross-border mobility. Her transactional experience includes advising on employee transfers, international employment structures, including staff leasing arrangements and the employment law implications of corporate reorganizations and M&A transactions, as well as related work and residence permit matters. She also advises clients on employment disputes and negotiations, including the preparation and negotiation of settlement agreements.

Having worked in international environments for several years, Jacqueline brings a strong understanding of the interplay between employment law, business considerations and transactional requirements.

Experience

  • Supports local and international clients with employment law matters, covering drafting and reviewing of employment agreements, workplace policies, executive pay structures, restrictive clauses, and managing employee exits, such as termination agreements
  • Delivers strategic advice on employment aspects during mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, such as employee transfers, mass dismissals, negotiation of compensation, and compliance reviews
  • Provides guidance on international workforce mobility, staff leasing arrangements, and immigration compliance
  • Advises on employment-related dispute resolution and negotiation of settlement agreements

Career

Professional Experience
2025
Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer
2023
Legal Counsel in employment law / Manager at a Big Four firm
2018
Legal Counsel in employment law at a major legal protection insurance
2016
Trainee lawyer in a law firm in Lucerne
Education and Admission
2022
LL.M.in International Business Law, University of Montreal
2020
CAS Mediation and Dispute Resolution, University of Fribourg
2019
Bar Admission in Switzerland
2016
Master of Law, University of Lucerne
2015
Bachelor of Law, University of Lucerne
 

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