Legal Officer

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We have an exciting opportunity in our Legal service which is part of the Legal & Compliance department. We offer the opportunity to become part of a young performing team, in a stimulating working environment combining a friendly, casual atmosphere with cutting-edge technologies and a great diversity of tasks.

As a Legal Officer, you will be part of the Legal & Compliance department. Among others, your tasks will typically be the following:

• Review, negotiate and draft contracts and/or any other documentation of the Bank with a special focus on securities trading matters
• Take care of litigation matters or complaints with a special focus on securities trading matters
• Participate in various regulatory and other securities trading linked projects of the Bank
• Provide legal support to the Management of the Bank as well as to subsidiaries of the Bank (including abroad)
• Provide legal analysis of new services and activities of the Bank
• Prepare legal research on banking & financial law and monitor regulatory changes
• Draw up, implement and review internal policies and procedures
• Conduct training and provide appropriate legal advice to other staff of the Bank
  
  

• 2-4 years of experience as a jurist/lawyer in the Banking industry, the Big 4 or a law firm with focus on commercial law
• Master degree in Swiss Law. Swiss bar exam, LLM in banking or CAS in Compliance Management is an asset
• French or German mother tongue with very good knowledge of English
• Demonstrate success in drafting and reviewing contracts, as well as conducting litigation matters
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong team-working and collaboration skills
• Ability to monitor your own workload and meet work objectives
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Self-motivated and pro-active

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