Legal Officer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Since 1996, we challenge the code to deliver innovative services & products that make financial opportunities accessible to everyone.

We are now the Swiss leader in online trading and we deliver our services to + 500’000 clients who can trade over 4 million products through performant and secured platforms.

As well as various online trading products (stocks, bonds, funds, derivative products, cryptocurrencies…), we provide Forex, Robo-Advisory and Mortgages solutions.

Join our +1000 employees all over the world to accelerate your career in fast-moving and rock-solid company! We keep on growing and we like our employee to grow with us in our nice working atmosphere.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity in our Legal service which is part of the 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 Legal Officer, you will be part of the Legal department. Among others, your tasks will typically be the following:

  • Review, negotiate and draft contracts and/or any other documentation of the Bank with a special focus on securities trading matters
  • Take care of litigation matters or complaints with a special focus on securities trading matters
  • Participate in various regulatory and other securities trading linked projects of the Bank
  • Provide legal support to the Management of the Bank as well as to subsidiaries of the Bank (including abroad)
  • Provide legal analysis of new services and activities of the Bank
  • Prepare legal research on banking & financial law and monitor regulatory changes
  • Draw up, implement and review internal policies and procedures
  • Conduct training and provide appropriate legal advice to other staff of the Bank

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience as a jurist/lawyer in the Banking industry, in a Big 4 or a law firm with focus on commercial law
  • Master degree in Swiss Law. Swiss bar exam is an asset
  • Excellent knowledge in German and French as well as very good knowledge of English 
  • Demonstrate success in drafting and reviewing contracts, as well as conducting litigation matters
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong team-working and collaboration skills
  • Ability to monitor your own workload and meet work objectives
  • Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
  • Self-motivated and pro-active

Additional Information

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