Junior Legal & Compliance Counsel
Key information
- Publication date:01 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:German (Fluent)
- Place of work:Zug
About the job
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Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of the compliance framework (AML/KYC, risk assessments, monitoring programs)
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Assist with the interpretation and application of Swiss and European financial regulations (e.g., FINMA guidelines, AMLA, MiCA)
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Help prepare compliance reports and regulatory filings for internal stakeholders and external authorities
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Contribute to the drafting and updating of internal policies and procedures
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Support onboarding and due diligence reviews (KYC/AML) of counterparties and clients
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Monitor regulatory developments in the crypto and fintech space
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Provide general legal and administrative support to the Legal & Compliance team
About the candidate
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Master of Law (MLaw) or equivalent from a Swiss university
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0-3 years of relevant work experience (law firm, financial institution, regulator, or crypto startup)
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Strong understanding of Swiss financial regulation; interest in blockchain and fintech compliance is a plus
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Excellent command of German and English (written and spoken)
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Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment
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Team player with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
