Legal Adviser

☞ PICTET

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Update day: 24-03-2024

Location: Genève Genève GE

Category: Legal / Contracts

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Corporate Functions includes the Group’s non-banking activities and employs more than 600 people. These functions are carried out by specialists with expertise across all business units and include the Communications, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Corporate Office, Risk and Tax departments.

You will join the Legal Investigations team where you will provide legal advice and support for the Group in relation to international litigation and investigations.

Your role


  • Provide legal expertise to implement the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (“DPA”) entered into with the US Department of Justice (“DOJ”), answer any requests from the US DOJ and ensure compliance with the DPA obligations;
  • Manage major investigations, analyse and review complex banking relationships and sensitive issues (e.g. US tax, international sanctions, etc.) and assess risks associated with these relationships, particularly from a legal, reputational, regulatory and financial point of view;
  • Develop the strategy for, and participate in, the resolution of these investigations or cases in collaboration with other departments and business lines (Front Office, Compliance, Internal Audit, Group Risk, etc.) or Pictet’s subsidiaries;
  • Offer legal perspectives and insight to the Group on its major business projects;
  • Provide legal advice on significant business opportunities;
  • Provide legal support to the Front Office to reduce risks while developing business;
  • Develop and implement best practices, procedures and training related to the activities of the Legal Investigations team.

Your profile


  • Completed exams and admission to the Bar and joint degree in business or economics.
  • At least three years’ experience with a bank, law firm or consulting firm.
  • At least two years’ experience in advising corporations in government investigations, enforcement actions and criminal prosecutions by Swiss and foreign authorities.
  • Good knowledge of banking laws and regulations, AML, and other compliance standards.
  • Understanding of risk management principles.
  • Strong knowledge of the financial regulatory framework.
  • Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
  • Strong service orientation and ability to communicate in a succinct and precise manner.
  • Fluent in English and French, with excellent writing skills. German would be an asset.
  • Must be resident in Switzerland.

As the chosen candidate, you will be rigorous, dynamic and efficient, and maintain the utmost discretion. You will be keen to join a team where you will be able to use your excellent analytical and organisational skills. Your helpful attitude, versatility and stress tolerance will enable you to successfully carry out the various duties assigned to you.

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies.
Ref. LA/AR/JB

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.
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Deadline: 08-05-2024

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