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(Senior) Legal Counsel (Financial Services)

(Senior) Legal Counsel (Financial Services)

On behalf of our client, a multinational financial institution with activities in the fields of wealth and asset management and a location in Basel, we are seeking immediately or by arrangement a “(Senior) Legal Counsel (100%)”. The draft job description reads as follows (with minor changes from us):

 

Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Head Legal & Compliance BU, contribute to the maintenance and constant improvement of the BU’s Legal & Compliance framework, including management and maintenance of fund projects and related fund documentation, and monitoring and control of legal, regulatory & Compliance requirements and risks on a national and international level
  • Prepare fund documentations covering the entire life cycle of funds under Swiss and Luxembourg law. Prepare and execute the respective launches, prospectus and contract revisions, mergers and liquidations
  • Advise on the required adjustments to fund structures, including registration and distribution, in the event of legal, regulatory, Compliance or other relevant changes
  • Close cooperation with FINMA, external service providers as well as related oversight responsibility; handling of notifications, applications and queries from FINMA
  • Manage and further develop the regulatory and Compliance oversight framework on the Swiss management company, and monitor respective changes in legislation, jurisdiction or best practices in Switzerland
  • Prepare, negotiate and maintain all relevant contracts related to the Swiss funds and the Swiss management company and prepare corporate documentation
  • Support or lead internal projects, process management and/or fund product initiatives
  • Act as general point of contact internally and with external stakeholders for legal, regulatory & Compliance issues

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor (or higher) in Law, Economics or another relevant field
  • At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience, preferably gained in the fund industry (in-house), at a supervisory authority or at a law or consulting firm advising the financial industry; at least 3 years of this experience must have been gained in Switzerland
  • Very good English, German and French skills (each at least level B2-C1)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication, presentation and negotiation skills
  • Ability to analyze business requirements from a Legal & Compliance perspective and transform them into actionable plans and guidelines
  • Superior time management skills for working within a fast-paced environment. Experience in managing a hard workload with conflicting priorities. High level of conscientiousness, diligence and structured behavior. Able to critically evaluate situations and adapt quickly in making timely and independent decisions
  • Demonstrate a high level of initiative and work well independently and as a team member
  • Cultural awareness while working across regions with internal or external team members
  • Establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders on all levels
  • Self-driven, self-motivated, assertive, persistent and pragmatic
  • Loyalty, integrity and a mature personality
  • Ability to apply high ethical standards and protect the higher interests of the organization
  • Eligible for Swiss work permit and residence in greater Basel area, including France and Germany

 

 

 

Place of work: Basel

 

 

 

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