Junior Legal Officer

Swissquote; Gland; Vor Ort; CHF 70’000 - 110’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Legal Officer to join its dynamic Legal Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a stimulating environment where innovation meets banking law. You'll be advising internal stakeholders on legal matters, reviewing contracts, and conducting legal research on financial regulations. If you have a passion for law and finance and want to grow your skills in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and fosters personal and professional development while making a significant impact in the banking industry.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Swiss Law required; bar exam is a plus.
• Relevant experience in banking or law firms is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Advise on legal aspects of banking projects and innovative services.
• Review, negotiate, and draft contracts related to banking offerings.

Kenntnisse

Affinity with innovation and banking & finance law

Strong written and communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Ausbildung

Master degree in Swiss Law

Swiss bar exam

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills.

It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to

+500’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.

Our +1000 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams.

By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-paced environment.

Are you all in? Don’t be shy, apply.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity in our Legal 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 Junior Legal Officer, You Will Be Part Of The Legal Department. Among Others, Your Tasks Will Typically Be The Following:

• Advise internal stakeholders on the legal aspects of the Bank’s projects, including innovative banking services and implementation of novel technologies, providing insights and risk assessments;
• Review, negotiate and draft contracts and/or any other documentation of the Bank with a special focus on the Yuh offering, crypto-assets and foreign exchange (FX) & contracts for difference (CFD);
• Take care of litigation matters and complaints;
• Prepare legal research on banking & financial law and monitor regulatory changes;
• Draw up, implement and review internal policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Swiss Law. Swiss bar exam is an asset;
• A first relevant experience (e.g. as a jurist/lawyer in the Banking industry, in a Big 4 or a law firm with focus on commercial law) is an asset;
• Excellent knowledge in French and English. Very good knowledge of German is a strong asset;
• Skills:
• Affinity with innovation and banking & finance law;
• Strong written and communication skills;
• Adept at collaborative teamwork while maintaining autonomy.