Junior Legal Counsel

Job description

* Join an innovative and dynamic bank * Gain exposure to complex banking, regulatory and cross-border legal mathers ## About Our Client ## A Well-established Swiss banking institution. ## Job Description ## **Key responsibilities:** * Provide legal advice on Swiss banking, financial services, AML and regulatory matters, partnering closely with business and control functions. Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of contractual documentation, including client agreements, outsourcing, IT, vendor and confidentiality agreements. Handle requests from regulatory, judicial and administrative authorities, and support suspicious activity reporting (SAR/MROS filings), investigations and regulatory enquiries. Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assist with the implementation of new regulatory requirements, policies and procedures. Support litigation, sanctions, cross-border matters and strategic legal transformation initiatives. ## The Successful Applicant ## **The Successful Candidate:** * Possess a Master's degree in Swiss Law; Swiss Bar admission is a plus. * 2 years of experience in a Swiss law firm, private bank or regulated financial institution. * Strong understanding of Swiss banking and financial regulations and the operational environment of financial institutions. * Fluent French and English; German and/or Italian would be an asset. * Analytical, pragmatic and detail-oriented professional with excellent judgement and discretion. * Hands-on, proactive and solutions-oriented professional who enjoys working cross-functionally ## What's on Offer ## Develop deep expertise in Swiss banking and financial law through involvement in complex regulatory, contractual and cross-border matters within a collaborative team. Quote job ref JN-072026-7074841 Job Function Legal Specialisation Banking & Finance Industry Financial Services Where Geneva Contract Type Permanent Job Reference JN-072026-7074841