Junior Legal Officer

Swissquote Bank SA; 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. In this role, you will advise stakeholders on innovative banking projects, review contracts, and handle litigation matters. You'll be part of a vibrant team that values collaboration and innovation, working in a stimulating environment that fosters growth and development. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies while ensuring compliance with banking regulations. If you are passionate about law and finance, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Swiss Law required; bar exam is a plus.
• First relevant experience in Banking or Law is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Advise on legal aspects of banking projects and innovations.
• Review, negotiate, and draft contracts, focusing on Yuh and crypto-assets.
• Prepare legal research on banking law and monitor regulatory changes.

Kenntnisse

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Banking & Finance Law

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Swiss Law

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's 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 a 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.