Legal Trainee (Temporary)

About the role

Swissquote, Switzerland's leading digital bank, is looking for a Legal Trainee to join its Legal Department in Gland for a period of 10 months. You will work closely with experienced legal professionals on a broad range of matters affecting the Bank's activities, gaining practical exposure to banking and financial law, contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution, regulatory matters and innovative banking projects. Your team manager and colleagues will guide you through your assignments.

Key responsibilities

• Support the team in managing disputes, complaints and litigation, including legal research, document review and preparation of submissions
• Assist in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and legal documents
• Carry out legal research and prepare memoranda on banking law, financial regulations, contract law, data protection, corporate law and other topics relevant to the Bank
• Support the legal review of new products, services, technologies and business initiatives
• Assist with regulatory monitoring and analysis of legal and regulatory developments
• Support the drafting, implementation and review of internal policies, procedures and governance documents
• Provide general support to the Legal Department in its day-to-day activities

Required profile

• University law degree (Bachelor and Master of Law in Swiss law)
• Excellent command of English and French, working knowledge of German
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong writing skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and eager to learn
• Interest in banking, financial markets, fintech and emerging technologies

The position is planned as a 10-month contract; candidates available for a 6 to 10-month contract are also welcome.