Senior Legal Counsel 80 - 100%

PwC Switzerland - Legal; Zürich; Híbrido; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PwC Switzerland - Legal is assisting a Swiss Bank in Zurich area in hiring a Senior Legal Counsel (80–100%) to strengthen its Corporate Legal team. The role focuses on banking, financing and financial markets law, with Swiss Bar Admission preferred and French/German as working languages. Locations include Zurich Airport area, Lausanne and/or St.

Gallen with a hybrid model allowing up to two days home office. Start ASAP; permanent position.

Formación

• Swiss Bar Admission strongly preferred.
• At least four years of post-admission experience in banking/financing law.
• Solid experience in financial markets and corporate financing.
• Experience with loan agreements, securities and guarantees is desirable.
• French and German required; English proficiency essential.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice on corporate financing transactions and financial products.
• Support corporate client business on a broad range of legal matters.
• Support Lausanne-based matters in French-speaking Switzerland.
• Assist in payment default and related matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate financing and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with external law firms when required.
• Support development of new financing services and digitalisation initiatives.
• Work with internal stakeholders in Legal, Compliance and the wider business.

Conocimientos

Swiss Bar Admission

Banking & Financing Law

English proficiency

French & German languages

Independent, pragmatic mindset

Descripción del empleo

Senior Legal Counsel 80–100% – Swiss Bank | Start: ASAP | Permanent Position

For a Swiss Bank, we are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel, preferably with Swiss Bar Admission, to strengthen its Corporate Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional with a strong background in banking, financing and financial markets law to advise on complex corporate client matters and contribute to the development of new financing solutions and business areas.

• Start: ASAP or upon agreement
• Locations: Zurich Airport (“The Circle”), Lausanne and/or St. Gallen
• Working Model: Hybrid – for a 100% workload, up to two days of home office per week are possible

Your Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on corporate financing transactions and financial products, including bilateral and syndicated loans, financing arrangements, collateral and security agreements, and guarantee transactions.
• Advise and support the corporate client business on a broad range of legal matters.
• Provide legal support for corporate client matters in French-speaking Switzerland, particularly in connection with the Lausanne-based business.
• Provide legal assistance in cases of payment default and related matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and financing agreements.
• Collaborate with external business law firms where required.
• Support the development of new business areas and financing services, including initiatives related to digitalisation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Legal, Compliance and the wider business.

Your Profile

• Swiss Bar Admission is strongly preferred.
• Ideally, at least four years of relevant professional experience following bar admission. There is some flexibility for candidates with strong and directly relevant experience; however, the position is not intended for newly qualified lawyers.
• Solid experience in financial markets and banking law, particularly in corporate financing.
• Experience with financing transactions, loan agreements, securities and/or guarantees is highly desirable.
• Ability and motivation to quickly familiarise yourself with new and complex areas of law.
• Independent, pragmatic and solution-oriented working style combined with a strong team mindset.
• French and German are required working languages.
• Very good command of English.

What to Expect

You will join an established legal team within one of Switzerland’s major financial institutions and work on a broad range of sophisticated legal and financing matters. The position offers significant exposure to corporate client business, complex transactions and the development of new financing solutions, while providing a flexible hybrid working environment and attractive employment conditions.