Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Financial Transactions

About the role

A client in the Swiss financial services sector is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to strengthen its legal team. The role suits a Swiss-qualified lawyer with experience in banking, finance and corporate law.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on complex corporate and financial transactions.
• Advise on financing arrangements, including lending facilities, syndicated transactions and related security structures.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex financing agreements and commercial contracts.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors to ensure proper legal structuring of transactions.
• Support the development of new business initiatives, products and financial services.
• Act as a trusted legal partner to business teams, giving practical, solution-oriented advice.

Required profile

• Swiss-qualified lawyer with several years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in banking and finance, corporate law and contract law.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex financial agreements and security documentation.
• Excellent French, with good knowledge of German and English.
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible team player able to manage complex matters autonomously.