Intern Junior Legal Counsel

Societe Generale SA; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal mobility and training

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Société Générale Switzerland is seeking a Swiss legal professional to join the Swiss Legal team in Zurich. The role focuses on advising on Swiss and international banking law, including structured products, cash management and regulatory compliance.

You will draft and negotiate certificates, warrants, and related agreements, while maintaining templates and providing cross-border support to Paris, New York, and other jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Swiss law Bachelor and Master of Law with very good academics.
• Experience in bank and financial services legal matters, incl. structured products and debt securities.
• In-house experience in investment banking or financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft documentation for certificates and warrants, including term sheets and final terms, and review docs from automated systems.
• Draft and negotiate distribution agreements and NDAs.
• Manage production of legal documents and develop standard templates.
• Provide Swiss legal advice to SG entities and branches across jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal research on regulatory developments and prepare analyses for stakeholders.

Skills

German fluency

English fluency

Legal risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Swiss law Bachelor and Master of Law

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

ResponsibilitiesMission:SGCIB is a leading global financial player in over 45 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.It provides innovative financial solutions, advisory services and capital market products serving the needs of its corporate, institutional and private clients.Present in Switzerland since 1926 SGCIB Zurich Branch offers local and cross-border expertise providing a full range of financial services to its clients with a particular focus on securities, services to foreign funds, trade finance and cash management services.You will be working as part of the SGCIB Swiss Legal team (based in Zurich).We advise on all aspects of Swiss and international banking law and regulation, providing comprehensive legal support in both domestic and cross-border banking matters.The close collaboration with our local business lines but international legal and business colleagues also is integral part of our work ensuring the application of the highest legal standards and compliance with national and international legal and regulatory requirements.Tasks and responsibilities:Your responsibilities will include inter alia:Drafting documentation for the issuance of certificates and warrants, including term sheets and final terms, and reviewing documentation generated through automated IT systemsDrafting and negotiation of related documentation, including distribution agreements, non-disclosure agreements etc.Manage the production of legal documentation and contribute to the development, maintenance and standardization of legal templates and legal documentation setsAdvising different corporate and investment bank business lines on legal and regulatory risks across a broad range of products and services, in particular structured products, securities services and cash management solutionsProviding Swiss legal advice to legal teams across various SG entities and branches, including Paris, New York and other jurisdictions in respect of Swiss law aspects of international financial services but also data protection, banking secrecy, retention periods etc.Conducting legal research in relation to new legal and regulatory developments with respect to financial services and products offered by the Swiss corporate and investment bank business lines, e.g. arising in relation to the offering of structured products, cash management and pooling services, clearing and settlement activities etc. and preparing legal analyses, summaries and guidance for stakeholdersProfile requiredStudies & experience:Swiss law Bachelor and Master of Law graduate with very good academicsFirst practical experience with bank and financial services related legal and regulatory matters, in particular with structured products, debt securities, fund distribution etc.Experience of working on debt instruments issuance program documentation (including on structured products programs) is a plusPrevious experience of working in-house in either an investment bank or other relevant financial services environment, including experience in working with different internal departments and demonstrable ability to deal with work promptly, accurately and in conformity with the internal guidelinesLanguage skills:Fluency in German and EnglishFrench language skills are a plusTechnical, operational & Soft skills:A good ability to exercise prudent commercial judgment while managing legal riskExcellent communication skills with colleagues from different professional and cultural backgroundsAbility to establish credibility quickly with the business lines and other internal functionsArticulate, friendly and approachable team playerGood organizational skills with a high level of attention to detailInterest in/willingness to learn more about products with complex structures and payoffsAbility to work under pressureWillingness to take on responsibilityWhy join usSociété Générale Switzerland is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.At the end of your studies, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Switzerland and abroad.Business insightAt Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!Still hesitating?You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.Diversity and InclusionWe are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.