Senior Legal Counsel – Financial Services (Switzerland)
Broadgate · Zurich
Job description
About the role
The organisation is a regulated financial services provider operating in Switzerland. As Senior Legal Counsel you will act as the principal legal advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping regulatory, commercial and product strategies in a fast‑moving environment.
Key responsibilities
- Provide legal and regulatory advice to senior stakeholders and business units.
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and documentation.
- Lead legal input on regulatory, corporate and product‑related initiatives.
- Support the structuring and implementation of new products and services.
- Maintain internal policies, standard documentation and contractual frameworks.
- Monitor Swiss and international regulatory developments and support their implementation.
- Prepare legal analysis and briefings for senior management.
- Deliver internal training on legal and regulatory topics.
- Collaborate closely with Compliance on cross‑border and complex regulatory issues.
- Support external counsel, regulators, auditors and other stakeholders as required.
Required profile
- Swiss Master of Law (or equivalent Swiss qualification) and admission to the Swiss Bar.
- Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience in a leading law firm, financial institution or consultancy.
- Strong background in banking or financial services regulation.
- Experience with financial products, structuring and documentation is desirable.
- Interest in innovation within financial services.
- Excellent analytical, drafting and stakeholder‑management abilities.
- Commercial, pragmatic and hands‑on approach.
Required skills
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