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Swissquote, we re all in to shake things up. All in to build the bank people actually want to use. All in to make finance less boring — and a lot more rewarding. We are Switzerland s leading digital bank — 1,400+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, building real financial solutions for over a million clients worldwide. From investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture. We move fast, but we build things we re genuinely proud of.Growing fast means room. Try things, own things, and pace most places can t offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do work, there s space for both. We ve ditched the dress code — but never the chance to shine. Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the team takes care of each other. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.Feeling it? It s a good start.Legal OfficerAs a Senior Legal Officer, you will be part of the Legal Department. Your responsibilities will include:- Leading complex litigation and complaints, including 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.Master degree in Swiss Law and Swiss bar exam. Additional 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 digital assets 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. jid14d4378aen jit0727aen jpiy26aen