Legal Counsel

Tasks

• Provide legal advisory services on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on product-related legal work
• Contribute to legal workstreams and projects related to banking, regulatory, and product-related initiatives
• Support the legal review, structuring, and implementation of new products and services in accordance with applicable legal requirements and regulations
• Work closely with the product and development team
• Support management and internal departments on legal and regulatory matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Support the identification and assessment of legal and regulatory risks in business processes and decision-making
• Ad-hoc advice on legal and regulatory requirements in day-to-day business operations
• Review and drafting of standardized and non-standardized agreements between the bank and its clients, as well as between the bank and other third parties
• Draft, review, and/or negotiate legal documents such as contracts, statements, agreements, policies, and internal guidelines
• Support business departments in identifying legal and regulatory risks and identify legal and regulatory risks to assess compliance risk management
• Provide support for internal legal training matters

Our ideal candidate

• A law degree from a Swiss university; admission to the bar and/or additional qualifications are a plus (e.g., LL.M.)
• Solid knowledge of Swiss banking and financial market regulation (e.g., the FINMA framework, FiDLex, FinTax)
• Prior practical experience in banking, financial services, a law firm, or a consulting firm is a plus, particularly experience with the structuring of investment funds, structured products, and/or financial services
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, with attention to detail and legal accuracy
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while knowing when to seek guidance
• A magnificent, solution-oriented mindset with an interest in innovative financial products
• A strong team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in German and English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus

Our Offer

• An attractive combination of competitive salaries and an entrepreneurial incentive program
• Flexible Work and Work-from-Home Policies
• Professional Development Through Mentorship and Buddy Programs
• A one-month, fully paid sabbatical after five years of continuous employment