Lawyer

Job description

Your contribution

• Ensuring competent legal advice and support for the SNB together with your team colleagues;
• Independent handling of legal issues with a focus on cash supply, banking operations and the provision of banking services for the federal government as well as the drafting and negotiation of contracts (including order, work and service contracts);
• Representation of the SNB in internal and external tax matters (VAT, withholding tax incl. refund issues, loss certificate);
• Preparation of expert opinions and submission of assessments on private and public law issues;
• Legal support and co-design of key SNB projects and plans.

Your knowledge and experience

• University degree with Swiss bar admission, preferably with additional training (e.g. LL.M.);
• At least four years of professional experience (commercially oriented law firm or in-house counsel, in particular in an industrial company);
• Sound knowledge of private law and ideally tax law;
• Independent and solution-oriented way of working, with the ambition to achieve high-quality results;
• High sense of achievement and responsibility, broad interest and commitment;
• Very good knowledge of German or French with good passive knowledge of the other national language and good knowledge of English.

Our offer

• A responsible and challenging job in a collegial environment and an organization that will develop you both professionally and personally.
• Modern working conditions that support work-life balance, including the option to work flexibly and from home.
• Fair, market- and performance-oriented remuneration.
• The SNB respects the different needs and life experiences of its employees and promotes their diversity. Equal opportunities and equal rights have top priority.