Legal Counsel I&WMS (Fixed-term contract)

Job content

  • Drafting of ‘point of sale’ contracts, in particular advisory and discretionary management agreements.
  • Provide ad-hoc, efficient and client-oriented support in the area of investment advice, discretionary management, wealth planning and (cross-border) distribution of financial instruments.
  • Translation of complex and sophisticated regulatory requirements into simple business rules
  • Cooperation in a wide variety of projects within the bank (including e. g. sustainable finance regulation, MiFID II or FinSA)
  • Active collaboration and support of the agile teams.

Requirements

  • Law degree (Master’s degree or equivalent). Admission to the bar and other qualifications such as an LL.M. are an asset.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience of working in a Swiss or international business law firm or a financial service provider.
  • Profound understanding of Swiss banking and contract law as well as the Swiss regulatory landscape.
  • Sharp analytical skills, allowing you to translate complex legal matters into easy-to-follow concepts.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and as a team-player in groups.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and efficiently handle different competing tasks and priorities.
  • Good communication skills and a natural capacity to convincingly share ideas.
  • Excellent command of English and German. Command of other languages is an asset.

Status: Fixed-term contract (Immediate start until September 2023)

Additional Info

  • Job Type: Contract
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Salary: TBD
  • City: Zurich