Legal Officer - Maternity Cover (10-12 months)

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills.

It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn... and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to+500'000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.

Our +1000 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams.

By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment.

We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Are you all in? Don't be shy, apply!

We have an exciting opportunity in our Legal Department. We offer the opportunity to become part of a young performing team, in a stimulating working environment combining a friendly, casual atmosphere with cutting-edge technologies and a great diversity of tasks.

As a Legal Officer, you will be part of the Legal Department. Among others, your tasks will typically be the following:

• Advise internal stakeholders on the legal aspects of the Bank's projects, including innovative banking services and implementation of novel technologies, providing insights and risk assessments;
• Review, negotiate and draft contracts and/or any other documentation of the Bank with a focus on securities trading, crypto-assets, foreign exchange pairs (FX) and contracts for difference (CFD);
• Take care of litigation matters and complaints;
• Prepare legal research on banking & financial law and monitor regulatory changes;
• Draw up, implement and review internal policies and procedures.

• Master degree in Swiss Law. Swiss bar exam is an asset;
• At least 2-3 of relevant experience (e.g. as a jurist/lawyer in the banking industry, in a Big 4 or a law firm with focus on commercial law) is a strong asset;
• Excellent knowledge of French and English; working knowledge of German is an asset;
• Skills:
  • Affinity with innovation and banking & finance law;
  • Strong written and communication skills;
  • Adept at collaborative teamwork while maintaining autonomy.