On behalf of one of our clients, an asset manager based in Vaud, we are seeking to recruit a :
Responsibilities
Investment & Product Support
* Provide legal advice across various asset classes: capital markets, private equity, mutual and alternative funds, derivatives, and structured products.
* Review, draft, and negotiate product documentation, including subscription agreements, side letters, ISDAs, term sheets, NDAs, and advisory/discretionary mandates.
* Advise on investment-related financing documentation (credit, Lombard loans, pledges, collateral, mortgage agreements).
General legal advice
* Support legal and tax interactions with external counsel and internal departments (HR, finance, IT, back/middle office).
* Advise on corporate legal matters: statutes, shareholder/board meetings, contracts with banks, IT providers, auditors, and other 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.
Compliance (Secondment Role)
* Ensure compliance with AML, KYC, cross-border, and all other applicable laws and regulations.
* Develop, implement, and update internal compliance policies and processes.
* Conduct regular compliance reviews and propose enhancements to internal control systems.
* Monitor regulatory changes and advise the business accordingly.
Qualifications
* Legal education with at least 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in banking, portfolio management, fund houses, family offices, or law firms.
* Experience in compliance, risk, audit, or internal controls is a plus.
* Strong knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements and industry standards (AML, KYC, ICS, Corporate Governance).
* Expertise in Swiss and international law and financial instruments.
* Proficient in French and English.
* Proactive, solution-focused with strong multitasking, teamwork, integrity, and discretion.
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