Senior Legal Counsel

Zürich
Unbefristet
Vollzeit

2 Tage her

We are exclusively partnered with a regulated financial services organisation in Switzerland.The business operates across a range of traditional and evolving financial markets, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, product development, and institutional-grade governance.The RoleThis is a senior legal position with broad responsibility across regulatory, commercial, and product-related matters within a complex and fast-moving environment.The successful candidate will act as a key legal advisor to senior stakeholders and support the ongoing development and implementation of legal and regulatory frameworks across the business.Key responsibilities

Provide legal and regulatory advice to senior stakeholders and business units
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and documentation
Lead legal input on regulatory, corporate, and product-related initiatives
Support the structuring and implementation of new products and services
Maintain internal policies, standard documentation, and contractual frameworks
Monitor relevant Swiss and international regulatory developments and support implementation
Prepare legal analysis and briefings for senior management
Deliver internal training on legal and regulatory topics
Work closely with Compliance on cross-border and complex regulatory issues
Support external counsel, regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders as required

Essential requirements

Swiss Master of Law (or equivalent Swiss qualification)
Admission to the Swiss Bar is essential
5 years' PQE in a leading law firm, financial institution, or consultancy
Strong background in banking, financial services regulation, or comparable regulated sectors
Experience with financial products, structuring, and documentation desirable
Interest in innovation within financial services (broadly defined)
Strong analytical, drafting, and stakeholder management skills
Commercial, pragmatic, and hands-on approach

The opportunity

Senior-level legal role with significant business exposure
Broad remit across regulatory and commercial matters
Close collaboration with senior stakeholders
Dynamic and evolving financial services environment

Confidential mandateThis search is being conducted on a confidential and exclusive basis. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.HI, I'M CallumPrincipal ConsultantSIMILAR JOBSZürich, Switzerland Contract TypeCompetitiveZug, Switzerland Contract TypeCompetitiveAPPLY HEREYour browser does not support the video tag.TALK TO OUR TEAMLearn more about our services, communities and impact by connecting with our consultants.

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