Senior Legal Counsel

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We are exclusively partnered with a highly innovative, FINMA-regulated financial institution operating at the intersection of traditional banking and digital assets.The organisation is a pioneer in regulated financial services for the digital economy, providing a secure and fully compliant platform that bridges conventional banking with blockchain-based financial infrastructure. It is widely recognised for combining institutional-grade regulatory standards with forward-thinking product innovation. As part of its continued expansion, the business is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal function in Switzerland.The Role
This is a key senior legal position with broad exposure across regulatory, commercial, and product-related legal matters in a fast-evolving environment.
The successful individual will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and play a central role in shaping the legal framework supporting both existing and new financial and digital asset offerings.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Providing proactive legal and regulatory advice to senior management and business stakeholders across the organisation
  • Structuring, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including client documentation and third-party service arrangements in a digital asset context
  • Acting as legal lead on regulatory and cross-functional legal workstreams, including corporate matters
  • Advising on the development and launch of innovative financial and crypto-related products and services
  • Drafting and maintaining internal policies, terms & conditions, legal documentation, and marketing materials from a regulatory perspective
  • Monitoring Swiss and international legal and regulatory developments and driving implementation of changes
  • Preparing legal assessments and presentations for senior leadership on key risk and regulatory topics
  • Delivering internal training on legal and regulatory matters
  • Working closely with Compliance on cross-border and complex regulatory issues
  • Supporting engagement with regulators, auditors, external counsel, litigation, and ad-hoc strategic matters
Candidate Profile - We are looking for a highly qualified legal professional with strong experience in regulated financial services and a solid understanding of complex regulatory environments.Essential requirements:
  • Swiss Master of Law (or equivalent Swiss legal qualification)
  • Admission to the Swiss Bar is an absolute requirement (non-negotiable)
  • Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm, bank, Big Four, or consultancy
  • Strong expertise in banking law, financial services regulation, and ideally exposure to crypto / digital assets / fintech environments
  • Experience with investment products, structuring, documentation, and distribution frameworks
  • Strong interest in innovative technologies including DLT, Web3, and digital financial infrastructure
  • Commercially minded, hands-on, and strong analytical capability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach
What's on Offer
This is a rare opportunity to join a leading regulated digital finance organisation at an important stage of growth.
The role offers:
  • Senior-level legal responsibility with high visibility across the business
  • Direct involvement in innovative product and regulatory development
  • Close collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple functions
  • A forward-looking legal remit within a highly dynamic sector
Exclusive Mandate: This search is being conducted on an exclusive basis. Further details regarding the organisation will be provided to shortlisted candidates following initial screening.HI, I'M CallumPrincipal ConsultantAPPLY 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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