Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel
Robert Walters Switzerland
A renowned investment bank based in Zurich is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive legal support, with a focus on regulatory matters and various corporate legal areas, including employment law, product-related legal matters, and other legal issues arising from the bank's departments.
This is a job for an entrepreneurial professional, with the desire to work in a dynamic environment which allows great learning opportunities by working across departments, and long-term career development opportunities.
About the job:
- Provide legal advice and support on regulatory matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Advise on corporate legal matters, including contract negotiations, corporate governance, and M&A activities
- Handle employment law matters, including employee contracts, terminations, and dispute resolutions
- Address legal matters arising from the bank's departments, providing guidance and solutions to mitigate legal risks
- Support product-related legal matters, including the development, structuring, and documentation of financial products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Compliance, Risk, and Operations, to ensure alignment and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices, providing proactive advice and recommendations to senior management
- Draft and review legal agreements, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other advisors, as needed
- Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues, providing clear and concise advice to internal stakeholders
- Keep abreast of legal developments in the banking sector, attending relevant conferences and seminars
- Support and mentor junior legal team members, fostering their professional growth and development
About the candidate:
- 5 to 7 years of experience in the banking sector, with a focus on legal and compliance matters
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in the banking industry
- Comprehensive understanding of corporate legal matters, including employment law and product-related legal issues
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Fluent in both German and English; exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
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Robert Walters Switzerland