Senior Legal Officer — Swissquote
- Location
- Gland
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 23 days ago
Role overview
As a Senior Legal Officer, you will be part of the Legal Department.
- As a Senior Legal Officer, you will be part of the Legal Department.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading complex litigation matters and complaints, including by formulating and recommending tailored dispute resolution strategies for individual cases, retaining responsibility for the coordinated conduct of disputes (from internal alignment to the instruction and oversight of external counsel), and representing the Bank in court proceedings where appropriate;
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading complex litigation matters and complaints, including by formulating and recommending tailored dispute resolution strategies for individual cases, retaining responsibility for the coordinated conduct of disputes (from internal alignment to the instruction and oversight of external counsel), and representing the Bank in court proceedings where appropriate;
- Structuring, drafting, and negotiating contracts and/or any other documentation of the Bank with a focus on securities trading;
- Advising internal stakeholders on the legal aspects of the Bank’s projects, including innovative banking services and implementation of new technologies, providing strategic legal guidance and proactively proposing risk-based, business-oriented solutions;
- Preparing legal research on banking & financial law and monitoring regulatory changes;
- Taking ownership of the drafting, implementation and review of internal policies and procedures.
- Education : Master degree in Swiss Law and Swiss bar exam.
- Any additional qualification such as an LL.M or a CAS are considered as an asset;
- Experience : Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the financial services industry or related fields
- (e.g. as a jurist/lawyer in the banking industry, in a Big 4 or a law firm with focus on commercial and banking law), with a proven track record of handling complex and sensitive banking and/or commercial matters.
Additional details
- Languages : Perfect command of English and French, working knowledge of German (perfect command of German being an asset);
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swissquote offer for this role?
Swissquote lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Gland. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swissquote offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swissquote during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Swissquote?
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