On behalf of our client, a multinational financial institution with activities in the fields of wealth and asset management and a location in Basel, we are seeking immediately or by arrangement a “(Senior) Legal Counsel (100%)”. The draft job description reads as follows (with minor changes from us):
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head Legal & Compliance BU, contribute to the maintenance and constant improvement of the BU’s Legal & Compliance framework, including management and maintenance of fund projects and related fund documentation, and monitoring and control of legal, regulatory & Compliance requirements and risks on a national and international level
Prepare fund documentations covering the entire life cycle of funds under Swiss and Luxembourg law. Prepare and execute the respective launches, prospectus and contract revisions, mergers and liquidations
Advise on the required adjustments to fund structures, including registration and distribution, in the event of legal, regulatory, Compliance or other relevant changes
Close cooperation with FINMA, external service providers as well as related oversight responsibility; handling of notifications, applications and queries from FINMA
Manage and further develop the regulatory and Compliance oversight framework on the Swiss management company, and monitor respective changes in legislation, jurisdiction or best practices in Switzerland
Prepare, negotiate and maintain all relevant contracts related to the Swiss funds and the Swiss management company and prepare corporate documentation
Support or lead internal projects, process management and/or fund product initiatives
Act as general point of contact internally and with external stakeholders for legal, regulatory & Compliance issues
Requirements:
Bachelor (or higher) in Law, Economics or another relevant field
At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience, preferably gained in the fund industry (in-house), at a supervisory authority or at a law or consulting firm advising the financial industry; at least 3 years of this experience must have been gained in Switzerland
Very good English, German and French skills (each at least level B2-C1)
Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Ability to analyze business requirements from a Legal & Compliance perspective and transform them into actionable plans and guidelines
Superior time management skills for working within a fast-paced environment. Experience in managing a hard workload with conflicting priorities. High level of conscientiousness, diligence and structured behavior. Able to critically evaluate situations and adapt quickly in making timely and independent decisions
Demonstrate a high level of initiative and work well independently and as a team member
Cultural awareness while working across regions with internal or external team members
Establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders on all levels
Self-driven, self-motivated, assertive, persistent and pragmatic
Loyalty, integrity and a mature personality
Ability to apply high ethical standards and protect the higher interests of the organization
Eligible for Swiss work permit and residence in greater Basel area, including France and Germany
