Legal Counsel Legal Services / L&C Corporate and Public Affairs

What would your role be?

• Advising on litigation cases, instructing and supervising external legal counsel
• Assisting the Legal Services team and representing the organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes proceedings at court or other legal authorities in Switzerland
• Providing legal advice to the Human Resource Department and in particular to Business Partners on employment contract law and public employment law
• Supporting the Head L&C Corporate and Public Affairs and Head Legal Services on legal matters, including contracts, such as supplier contracts, IT contracts, consulting contracts, as well as on tenancy and real estate law matters, including reviewing tenancy agreements and negotiating, asserting or defending against claims
• Providing advice to credit officers and structure loans (lombard and mortgage loan agreements) and corresponding collateral as well as prepare/review the necessary contractual basis (standard forms as well as special agreements)
• Working with outside counsel as necessary to ensure proper and efficient handling of legal matters

What are we looking for?

• Master degree in Law and admission to the bar (mandatory)
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualified legal experience, preferably in a bank or financial services company focusing on litigation, corporate, or financial transactions, or in a well-regarded (and forensically oriented) law firm
• Excellent communication skills both in German and English (mandatory)
• Recognized for an independent, team-oriented individual who can collaborate effectively
• Structured thinking, as well as able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Your assertiveness completes your profile

What do we offer?

• Diverse and highly skilled Legal & Compliance team that celebrates an inclusive, friendly and flexible culture, and values your contribution
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels
• Extensive benefits such as hybrid working, contributory pension scheme, discretionary performance bonus, and retail discounts
• Campus feeling and collaborative spirit

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.

We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus on topics such as sustainability is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Do you want to be Vontobel?