Legal Counsel

Job description

The job description involves assisting the Head of Legal with all of the bank's legal matters in Switzerland.

Tasks

The most important tasks are:

• Comprehensive legal advice provided by a small team of two (primarily in the areas of banking, data protection, corporate law, contracts, and regulatory matters)
• Legal advice regarding the approval and distribution of financial products, the development of new banking products, or during the implementation of the bank’s new projects
• Review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts (distribution agreements, contracts with market data providers, trading platforms, and brokers, IT service providers, and intra-company agreements)
• Preparation and review of corporate documents (including minutes of shareholder meetings, minutes of board of directors’ meetings, organizational regulations, articles of incorporation, internal policies, and procedures)
• Handling inquiries from government agencies and drafting correspondence with FINMA, to the extent that such matters relate to corporate affairs
• Assisting the front office in preparing customer documents
• Managing the bank's regulatory radar and participating in regulatory projects (identifying legal requirements and providing advice on implementation)
• Minor administrative tasks, as needed (e.g., filing, preparing presentations, scheduling calls)

Requirements

The most important requirements are:

• At least 2 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in the banking industry
• Professional knowledge and experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts across various areas of law are required
• Good communication skills, teamwork, and strong interpersonal and social skills are required
• Knowledge of financial industry regulations, market regulations, data protection laws, and corporate transactions is desirable but not required
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Taking ownership of one's own projects
• Education: Master’s degree in law (Switzerland); admission to the bar is a strong asset
• English is required; Portuguese and/or German is a strong plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability and interest in working in an international environment
• Ability to work independently