Senior Legal Counsel
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Founded in April 2018 and headquartered in Zug, AMINA Bank is a pioneer in the financial industry, providing a seamless, secure, and user-friendly bridge between digital and traditional assets. As a smart bank, AMINA Bank offers a fully universal suite of regulated banking services within the emerging digital economy. In August 2019, AMINA Bank received a Swiss banking and securities dealer license—the first time a reputable regulatory authority such as FINMA has granted a license to a financial services provider with a core capability in digital assets. The broad, vertically integrated spectrum of services, combined with the highest security standards, makes AMINA Bank’s value proposition unique. This is why Banque de France selected AMINA Bank to test the integration of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). CVVC Global Report and CB Insights named AMINA Bank as one of the Top 50 Companies within the blockchain ecosystem.
We are bringing a new financial services paradigm to the blockchain and finance economy. We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide proactive legal and regulatory advice to senior management, relationship managers, and all business units, partially also in coordination with outside counsel.
2. Draft, structure, and negotiate legal documents such as agreements with clients and third-party service providers in a crypto environment.
3. Lead project management for legal and regulatory initiatives, as well as corporate matters.
4. Advise on innovative products and service offerings from a legal and regulatory perspective.
5. Draft and/or maintain legal directives, communication, marketing initiatives, standard agreements, forms, and general terms and conditions.
6. Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Switzerland and abroad and implement the respective change projects.
7. Drive legal assessments and presentations for senior management regarding legal and regulatory topics.
8. Conduct internal training regarding legal and regulatory aspects.
9. Ensure cooperation between the Legal & Compliance teams, especially on cross-border and crossover topics with the compliance department.
10. Advise stakeholders on risks and impacts when performing legal duties and controls.
11. Review and contribute content where legal input is required.
12. Contribute to inputs needed for regulators in or outside of Switzerland.
13. Assist with audit matters, litigation, and other ad-hoc requests.
Experience and Qualifications:
1. Master of Law from a Swiss university, admission to the Swiss bar (additional education such as an LL.M. is an asset).
2. At least 5 years of experience with a law firm, big four / consulting, or a bank, particularly in banking law, financial regulation, and crypto.
3. Knowledge of and experience with investment products (documentation, contractual set-up, distribution) and regulatory aspects.
4. Interest in complex and innovative legal and regulatory topics around DLT, Web 3.0, and Fintech.
5. Team player with a hands-on approach, effective communication skills, courage, business acumen, and strong analytical and technical knowledge.
6. Fluency in German and English; other languages are an asset.
Join our skilled team and help redefine finance.
Our exponential growth is driven by our innovative, collaborative team spirit and talented workforce. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds because our people make the difference at AMINA Bank. Regardless of age, gender, belief, or background, at AMINA, EVERYONE (E) is welcome!
We look forward to receiving your full application, including your CV, motivation letter, reference letters, and diplomas.
Additional Information:
Location: Zug
Position Type: Full-time employee
Start Date: Mar 1, 2024
Responsible:
Tobias Klein
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