Senior Legal Counsel

Job title and employment details

Senior Legal Counsel Permanent employee, Full-time - Zurich

Our requirements

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to support our legal department and provide expert advice on all legal matters. This role requires a proactive and strategic legal professional with a strong background in financial services, structured finance matters through to CTF, corporate business and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will play a key role in mitigating legal risk and ensuring compliance with Swiss and international law.

Your tasks

• Legal advice in banking and finance, including financial services, regulatory matters, structured finance matters through to CTF and corporate business;
• Working with internal and external stakeholders, drafting and negotiating financial agreements such as loan agreements, term sheets, reviewing IT contracts, supplier agreements, etc;
• Execution and administration of corporate tasks in connection with the administration of the Bank;
• Reporting and advising the bank's management on compliance with laws and regulations;
• Regulatory responsibilities, such as interaction with various external stakeholders and supervisory authorities of the bank;
• Participation in regulatory and compliance-driven projects;
• Negotiating, coordinating and supervising the management of complex legal matters and key decisions within areas of responsibility;
• Keeping abreast of industry trends and legal developments in the banking and financial markets to ensure global regulatory compliance.

Your profile

• Legal education: Law degree (Master of Laws or equivalent) from a recognized university, ideally with a specialization in financial law, commercial law or financial services. Admission to the bar in Switzerland or another reputable jurisdiction is a strong asset.
• Professional experience:
  • At least 6-8 years of relevant experience in the legal profession, with relevant legal experience in banking, finance or a corporate legal environment, ideally with experience in structured finance, regulatory matters, financial services and transactional work.
• Skills:
  • Regulatory knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Swiss and international banking regulation, financial market laws and regulatory frameworks.
  • Transactional expertise: Demonstrated experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements, including loan agreements, term sheets, supplier/IT contracts and other commercial documentation.
  • Corporate management: experience in managing corporate legal tasks and advising on management matters.
  • Advocacy: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams, external partners and regulatory authorities.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, at various levels of the organization.
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to independently manage complex legal matters.
  • Language skills: Excellent knowledge of German and English (written and oral); knowledge of French would be a plus.
  • Personal qualities:
    • Integrity: A commitment to ethical behavior, confidentiality and handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
    • Adaptability: Willingness to take on new and evolving responsibilities in a dynamic banking environment.
    • Resilience: Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple high-priority tasks and navigate challenging legal and regulatory environments.
    • Possession of a valid Swiss/EU passport or an applicable Swiss work permit (mandatory).

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