Senior Legal Counsel – Financial Services (Switzerland)
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 Role
This 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
Qualifications
* 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
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