Legal Counsel

ph3Main Activities of the Department / Project Scope /h3 pAs a Legal Counsel at the forefront of legal developments, you will easily engage with various legal areas and topics. Working in a motivated team, you will tackle exciting legal challenges related to cashless payment systems. With your competent advice, you will actively contribute to seizing business opportunities and play a tangible role in securing the long‑term success of the company and protecting its assets. /p h3Main Responsibilities /h3 pThe Legal Counsel will handle legal issues, particularly in the following areas: /p ul liContract Law /li liConsumer Credit Law /li liAdvertising and Competition Law /li liEmployment Law /li liFinancial Market Law (e.g., banking, anti‑money laundering, insurance) /li liCriminal Law /li liData Protection Law /li liCommercial and Corporate Law /li liDebt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law /li liIntellectual Property Law /li /ul pAdditional responsibilities include: /p ul liSupporting the General Counsel and peers with legal oversight of projects, and increasingly managing such projects independently if suitable. /li liDrafting contracts under instruction and providing legal support (initially with guidance). /li liClarifying legal issues. /li liPreparing submissions to authorities and courts. /li liCreating templates and contract models when needed. /li /ul h3Time Allocation /h3 p60%: Drafting contracts, memos, legal assessments, and reviewing marketing materials (initially under instruction). /p p40%: Legal support of projects including minor reviews and opinions (possibly including training); drafting legal submissions under guidance where appropriate. /p h3Other Key Tasks /h3 pManaging the balance between legal requirements and departmental expectations. /p pEfficient and practical application of legal expertise in company-related matters. /p pIdeally, a solid understanding of legal areas relevant to the credit card and consumer credit sectors. /p h3Special Requirements for the Candidate (Education, Experience, Software Skills) /h3 pIndependent and proactive team player with strong negotiation and planning skills. Importance: High /p pStrong interest in contract, consumer, competition, and advertising law; curiosity for digital transformation; excellent communication skills. Importance: High /p pSeveral years of experience as in‑house legal counsel in finance or commercial law firm; Swiss Master of Law and Swiss bar exam. Importance: High /p pFluent in German (native level); excellent English (written and spoken). Importance: High /p h3Language Skills /h3 ul liGerman Spoken: Native, Written: Very good /li liEnglish Spoken: Very good, Written: Very good /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr