Lawyer and Compliance Officer - Remote

Yeah! Global; Zug; Remote; CHF 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic international firm located in Switzerland is looking for a skilled Lawyer and Compliance Officer. This role involves providing expertise in compliance and corporate law, assisting with application for asset management licenses, and drafting legal documents. The successful candidate will possess a Swiss Law degree and fluent English and German. An interest in the legal aspects of the crypto sector is essential, as the role includes monitoring compliance with relevant regulations and leading compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Swiss Law degree (Master of Law) and admission to the Swiss Bar.
• Proven experience in compliance and corporate law.
• Knowledge of the crypto space and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in compliance, contractual, and corporate matters.
• Assist in obtaining an asset management license with FINMA.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and legal documents.

Skills

Compliance and corporate law expertise

Fluent in German and English

Analytical skills

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Education

Swiss Law degree (Master of Law)

Tools

Legal AI tools

Job description

About the job Lawyer and Compliance Officer - Remote

Note: This job does not offer any visa sponsorship and we are looking for candidates already living in Switzerland who can speak German and English fluently.

Job Responsibilities

Provide expertise in compliance, contractual, and corporate matters.

Assist in the application and obtaining of an asset management license with FINMA.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and a variety of legal documents.

Assist with the development and implementation of a regulatory and compliance program within the organization.

Supervise, lead, manage, and optimize all compliance processes and procedures to ensure adherence to Swiss regulations and industry standards.

Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant Swiss laws and regulations.

Collaborate with internal teams to address legal concerns and provide legal advice.

Monitor compliance with investment restrictions (internal and external).

Ensure the provision of appropriate training and guidance for employees on compliance-related topics (regulatory).

Analyze and proactively report on any potential compliance gaps, and actively collaborate with teams to address them effectively.

Candidate requirements

Swiss Law degree (Master of Law) and admission to the Swiss Bar.

Proven experience and strong understanding of compliance and corporate law.

Good knowledge of the crypto space and regulatory frameworks.

Integrity, humility, intellectual curiosity, honesty, and direct communication. We are a team of open-minded intellectuals who employ a dialectical approach to ascertain the truth.

Ability to work independently and take responsibility for achieving the desired results while also contributing to the success of projects shared by the wider team.

Fluent in German and English.

Interest or knowledge in legal AI tools.

Legal experience in the crypto sector.

In-depth knowledge of crypto legislation and ability to stay ahead of regulatory changes impacting the financial and crypto sectors