We are exclusively partnered with a regulated financial services organisation in Switzerland.
The business operates across a range of traditional and evolving financial markets, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, product development, and institutional-grade governance.
The Role
This is a senior legal position with broad responsibility across regulatory, commercial, and product-related matters within a complex and fast-moving environment.
The successful candidate will act as a key legal advisor to senior stakeholders and support the ongoing development and implementation of legal and regulatory frameworks across the business.
Key responsibilities
- Provide legal and regulatory advice to senior stakeholders and business units
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and documentation
- Lead legal input on regulatory, corporate, and product-related initiatives
- Support the structuring and implementation of new products and services
- Maintain internal policies, standard documentation, and contractual frameworks
- Monitor relevant Swiss and international regulatory developments and support implementation
- Prepare legal analysis and briefings for senior management
- Deliver internal training on legal and regulatory topics
- Work closely with Compliance on cross-border and complex regulatory issues
- Support external counsel, regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders as required
Essential requirements
- Swiss Master of Law (or equivalent Swiss qualification)
- Admission to the Swiss Bar is essential
- 5 years’ PQE in a leading law firm, financial institution, or consultancy
- Strong background in banking, financial services regulation, or comparable regulated sectors
- Experience with financial products, structuring, and documentation desirable
- Interest in innovation within financial services (broadly defined)
- Strong analytical, drafting, and stakeholder management skills
- Commercial, pragmatic, and hands-on approach
The opportunity
- Senior-level legal role with significant business exposure
- Broad remit across regulatory and commercial matters
- Close collaboration with senior stakeholders
- Dynamic and evolving financial services environment
Confidential mandate
This search is being conducted on a confidential and exclusive basis. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
