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Senior Legal OfficerBuilding the bank of tomorrow takes more than combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and 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 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms. Our employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. They have a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote. We are all unique. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success. Are you all in? Don t be shy, apply!Senior Legal OfficerAs a Senior Legal Officer, you will be part of the Legal Department. Your responsibilities will include:- Leading complex litigation and complaints, including by analyzing and recommending tailored dispute resolution for individual cases, retaining responsibility for the conduct of disputes (from strategy to the instruction and oversight of external counsel), and representing the Bank in court proceedings where necessary;- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts and/or any other legal documents of the Bank with a focus on securities trading;- Advising internal stakeholders on the legal aspects of the Bank s projects, including banking services and implementation of new technologies, providing legal guidance and proactively proposing risk-based, business-oriented solutions;- Preparing legal research on banking & financial law and monitoring regulatory changes;- Taking ownership of the drafting, implementation and review of internal policies and procedures.Education:- Master degree in Swiss Law and Swiss bar exam. Further education such as an LL.M. or a CAS are considered as an asset;Experience:- Minimum of 5 years experience in the financial services industry or related fields (as a jurist/lawyer in the banking industry, in a Big 4 or a law firm focusing on commercial and banking law), with a proven track record of handling complex and sensitive banking and/or commercial litigation;- Experience handling post-bar exam, international environments, is considered as an asset;Languages:- Perfect command of English and French, working knowledge of German (perfect command of German being an asset);Skills:- Affinity with technology and banking & finance law;- Strong understanding of regulations in assessing legal risks with a keen understanding of business needs;- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across functions and stakeholders;- Ability to work independently as a trusted legal advisor, while engaging with stakeholders across the organization. jide5f33d0aen jit0416aen jpiy26aen