Start Date: October 2023
Duration: 1 - 3 Months - possible extension
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Location: Switzerland
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with an affinity for cryptocurrencies and banking experience to join the Legal & Compliance Team at a Swiss Bank. The successful candidate will provide legal advice to senior management, draft and negotiate legal agreements in the cryptocurrency environment, and lead project management for regulatory initiatives.
Responsibilities:
1. Offering proactive legal and regulatory guidance to senior leadership, relationship managers, and business teams on relevant matters, while maintaining communication with external counsel
2. Drafting, organizing, and negotiating legal agreements with clients and suppliers in the cryptocurrency and technology sectors
3. Leading project management for legal and regulatory projects, as well as overseeing corporate matters
4. Assessing the legality and regulatory compliance of new and innovative products and services
5. Creating and updating legal directives, standard agreements, forms, and general terms and conditions
6. Keeping abreast of legal and regulatory changes in Switzerland and implementing necessary modifications
Qualifications:
7. Lawyer with a minimum of 5 year's relevant experience; experience in the banking, crypto, and financial services is of strong advantage
8. Knowledge with investment products and regulatory aspects
9. Fluent in English and German, both written and verbal
10. Excellent drafting skills, communication skills, and attention to detail
11. Ability to think around a more nuanced and complex international setup
Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates with an EU valid work permit and who are based in Switzerland. Interim Legal is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities. We do not tolerate any type of discrimination and encourage applications from different perspectives.