Legal Advisor

On behalf of one of our clients, a banking institution based in Geneva, we are looking for a

Your mission

Attached to the Legal & Compliance department, you provide legal advice and support to the various departments of the institution. You intervene pragmatically and operationally on a wide variety of cases, ensuring the limitation of legal and reputational risks, while contributing to compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities

• Advise the various departments on legal matters and propose solutions adapted to the needs of the institution and its clients, in compliance with the legal and regulatory framework.

• Draft, analyse, review and negotiate contracts, agreements and other legal documents, notably in the fields of commodity trade finance (Commodity Trade Finance), wealth management and relations with financial institutions.

• Handle requests, investigations and procedures from Swiss judicial, administrative and supervisory authorities, as well as competent offices.

• Examine internal directives, procedures and documents to ensure their compliance with legal requirements.

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics.

• Manage clients’ inheritance files.

• Ensure follow-up with external legal representatives in the context of advisory cases, banking issues and disputes.

• Monitor developments in Swiss legislation and regulation, identify relevant changes and contribute to their implementation within the institution.

• Collaborate with Compliance teams on cross-cutting issues.

• Prepare notes, minutes and reports on specific legal matters.

• Participate, as needed, in internal training of staff.

• Act as the Legal & Compliance manager’s deputy for legal matters in their absence.

Your profile

• You have at least 8 to 10 years of experience in a similar legal role within the Swiss banking sector.

• You have confirmed experience in Commodity Trade Finance.

• You possess a good understanding of regulatory and compliance issues in the banking environment.

• You master the legal and regulatory framework applicable to banking activities in Switzerland.

• You have excellent analytical, writing and summarising skills.

• You are able to manage several files simultaneously, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• You demonstrate autonomy, rigour, initiative and a strong sense of responsibility.

• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a true team spirit.

• You show integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.

• You are fluent in French and English, both spoken and written.

• You reside in Switzerland.

What our client offers you

• A dynamic and multicultural working environment.

• An inclusive culture promoting autonomy, initiative and creativity.

• Attractive salary conditions.

• The possibility of teleworking one day per week.

Interested in this opportunity?

Would you like to put your legal expertise at the service of a banking institution and work on varied issues in a demanding and international environment?

We invite you to send us your complete application file, including your CV, cover letter, work certificates and diplomas.

We look forward to meeting you and discussing this opportunity with you.