Senior Legal CounselSwitzerlandBankingWe are exclusively partnered with a highly innovative, FINMA-regulated financial institution operating at the intersection of traditional banking and digital assets. The organisation is a pioneer in regulated financial services for the digital economy, providing a secure and fully compliant platform that bridges conventional banking with blockchain-based financial infrastructure. It is widely recognised for combining institutional-grade regulatory standards with forward-thinking product innovation. As part of its continued expansion, the business is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal function in Switzerland.The Role This is a key senior legal position with broad exposure across regulatory, commercial, and product-related legal matters in a fast-evolving environment. The successful individual will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and play a central role in shaping the legal framework supporting both existing and new financial and digital asset offerings. Key responsibilities include:Providing proactive legal and regulatory advice to senior management and business stakeholders across the organisationStructuring, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including client documentation and third-party service arrangements in a digital asset contextActing as legal lead on regulatory and cross-functional legal workstreams, including corporate mattersAdvising on the development and launch of innovative financial and crypto-related products and servicesDrafting and maintaining internal policies, terms & conditions, legal documentation, and marketing materials from a regulatory perspectiveMonitoring Swiss and international legal and regulatory developments and driving implementation of changesPreparing legal assessments and presentations for senior leadership on key risk and regulatory topicsDelivering internal training on legal and regulatory mattersWorking closely with Compliance on cross-border and complex regulatory issuesSupporting engagement with regulators, auditors, external counsel, litigation, and ad-hoc strategic mattersCandidate Profile – We are looking for a highly qualified legal professional with strong experience in regulated financial services and a solid understanding of complex regulatory environments. Essential requirements:Swiss Master of Law (or equivalent Swiss legal qualification)Admission to the Swiss Bar is an absolute requirement (non-negotiable)Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm, bank, Big Four, or consultancyStrong expertise in banking law, financial services regulation, and ideally exposure to crypto / digital assets / fintech environmentsExperience with investment products, structuring, documentation, and distribution frameworksStrong interest in innovative technologies including DLT, Web3, and digital financial infrastructureCommercially minded, hands-on, and strong analytical capabilityExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approachWhat’s on Offer This is a rare opportunity to join a leading regulated digital finance organisation at an important stage of growth. The role offers:Senior-level legal responsibility with high visibility across the businessDirect involvement in innovative product and regulatory developmentClose collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple functionsA forward-looking legal remit within a highly dynamic sectorExclusive Mandate: This search is being conducted on an exclusive basis. Further details regarding the organisation will be provided to shortlisted candidates following initial screening.
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