LEGAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST / TRANSACTION LAWYER

Job description

About the role

At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial values. People together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.

Tasks

• Drafting of legal documents/templates for structured financial products across all asset classes (e.g. final terms/price supplements)
• Person primarily responsible for several basic prospectuses
• Review of legal documentation for financial products in accordance with internal and external guidelines
• Contribution to (regulatory) projects and initiatives
• Support with the automation of processes and regulatory documents
• Managing relationships with internal and external parties (lawyers, regulators and stock exchanges) with regard to legal documentation and related processes
• Answering regulatory inquiries and questions on financial products together with all relevant stakeholders (e.g. product management, middle office, trading)
• Internal advice on the documentation, issuance and listing of structured products as well as regulatory and legal implementation issues

Requirements

• Master's degree in law or finance/economics with a strong interest in legal and regulatory issues
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the financial sector, ideally in a legal or regulatory function
• Proven ability to handle complex matters independently
• In-depth knowledge of financial derivatives and structured products
• Strong interest in complex and new legal and regulatory topics
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and under pressure, manage own goals and set priorities
• Fluent in business English

Nice to Have

• Additional language skills would be an advantage

We offer

• Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
• Insight into all departments to understand the mechanisms of the value chain for structured investment products
• Being part of a multinational team
• Hybrid working system: home office and office
• Working in modern facilities at an exceptional location