Overview
We are currently looking for a lawyer to strengthen our team in the field of:
Associate Banking & Finance / Transactions
Switzerland is one of the world's leading financial markets. Domestic and international banks, insurance companies, asset managers and other financial service providers based in Switzerland play a major role in the global financial industry, which has undergone massive regulatory changes in recent years.
Our Banking and Finance Group comprises more than 20 qualified Swiss lawyers with an in-depth understanding of the regulatory environment of all types of financial institutions and the domestic and international financial markets.
On the transactional side, we advise clients on a broad range of finance transactions, such as syndicated loan facilities and acquisition finance, structured finance transactions (including securitizations), derivatives and structured products, acquisitions and disposals of banks and client portfolios, and reorganizations in the banking sector, fintech matters related to the establishment of new companies and business models in the area of blockchain, such as STOs, ICOs and cryptocurrencies etc.
If you are looking to work in a challenging and varied position within a dynamic, friendly and highly motivated team, we encourage you to apply!
This position is based in our Geneva office.
Requirements and skills
* You are a Swiss-qualified lawyer;
* You are fluent in English and in French and have a good command of German;
* You have some prior professional experience in banking & finance, not necessarily in a law firm but also in the industry and/or with an authority;
* You have excellent academic qualifications and references.
Personal qualities
* You have a pragmatic approach and are result oriented;
* You want to be in direct contact with clients;
* You like being closely involved in managing and organizing matters and in making decisions;
* You strive for excellence and perform your work with the highest quality standard;
* You are a team-player, reliable and have a positive attitude.
SW is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and as we also support an adaptable working environment, we are happy to discuss flexible working pattern.
Your application will be handled with great consideration and confidentiality. Please feel free to contact Mr. Tarek Houdrouge, co-head of the Banking & Finance Group in Geneva, and/or Mr. Grégoire Wuest, Partner of the Banking & Finance Group in Geneva, for further information (see details on the right).
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