Legal Affairs Specialist

About the job

Legal Affairs Specialist

A locally established community bank in the canton, BCN is a human-sized bank offering quality services to its private clients and businesses. Proud of our commitments based on ESG principles, recognized as an eco-company and as a fair employer, we strongly contribute to the regional economic life and consider that our success is closely linked to the professional and human qualities of our collaborators. For you, are autonomy, commitment, responsibilities, projects, sustainable development, and training meaningful words? We would be pleased to discuss with you how they could help reveal your talents within our organization.

We are opening a position to strengthen our legal affairs team based in La Chaux-de-Fonds for our next

Legal Affairs Specialist

Your missions

• Actively support the bank's activities in legal matters.
• Draft and update contractual documentation.
• Participate in the development of internal guidelines.
• Respond to inquiries from competent authorities.
• Review contracts of our external partners.
• Inform and provide support to the Front Office for legal matters.
• Support the bank in the legal aspects of technological developments, notably the use of artificial intelligence.
• Follow ongoing legal procedures in collaboration with lawyers.

Your profile

• Master's degree in law completed at a university in Switzerland.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in a comparable role.
• Initial experience in the banking environment is a strong advantage for the position.
• Interest in commercial law and the financial world.
• Native French speaker, ideally with knowledge of German and/or English (B2).

Your skills

• Ability to handle sensitive matters while maintaining a high sense of confidentiality.
• Sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates good adaptability in the workplace.
• Your agility allows you to work on different projects simultaneously.

Your personal qualities

• Loyalty and discretion.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Your sharp analytical sense is confirmed.
• Your proven initiative-taking qualities come naturally to you.

What we offer:

• A pleasant and collaborative work environment in the heart of La Chaux-de-Fonds and close to the train station.
• Top-notch social benefits and attractive working conditions.
• A human-sized company where your actions have a real impact.