On behalf of one of our client, an asset manager based in Vaud, we are seeking to recruit a :
Senior Legal Counsel
Responsibilities:
Investment & Product Support
* Provide legal advice across various asset classes (illiquid/liquid): private equity, mutual and alternative funds, capital markets, derivatives, and structured products.
* Review, draft and negotiate private direct investment related contract and product documentation, including SPA, SHA, subscription agreements, side letters, ISDAs, term sheets, NDAs, and advisory/discretionary mandates.
* Advise on investment product related documentation (including structured finance, credit, Lombard loans, pledges, collateral, mortgage agreements) whilst mitigating legal and compliance risk.
General legal advice
* Provide oversight for legal and tax interactions with external specialists and internal departments (HR, finance, IT, back/middle office).
* Advise on corporate legal matters: statutes, shareholder/board meetings, contracts with banks and brokers, IT providers, auditors, and other external service partners.
* Support regulatory interactions (e.g. with FINMA) and assess the impact of new Swiss and international regulations.
* Assist in the legal aspects of IT tool implementation (e.g. cloud, platforms, AI) and outsourcing initiatives.
Profile:
* Legal education with at least 8-10 years' experience and proven track record in a similar role within the financial sector, with the strong preference for banking, private equity, portfolio management, fund houses, family offices business or law firms
* Experience in compliance, risk, audit, or internal control is a plus
* Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and industry standards (AML, KYC, ICS, Corporate Governance)
* Strong Expertise in Swiss and international law in (illiquid/liquid) financial instruments
* Proficient in French and English
* Proactive, solution-focused with strong multitasking, teamwork, integrity and discretion