Legal Advisor

ph3Legal Advisor /h3 pLocation: Geneva /p pStart date: to be defined /p pActivity rate: 100% /p h3About BCP /h3 pEstablished in 1963 as a Swiss Bank, BCP segments its activities into two well-established core businesses: Commodity Trade Finance and Wealth Management. These are reinforced by our expert Treasury services. BCP enjoys a solid reputation as a high-quality service provider in all of its Banking fields. Founded under Swiss Banking Law and Regulations, BCP is supervised by FINMA, the Swiss financial markets supervisory authority. Headquartered in Geneva, BCP also operates a branch in Luxembourg and Dubai DIFC. More information can be found at /p h3About the role /h3 pThe role of the Legal Advisor is to provide ongoing, pro‑active, diligent legal assistance and advice to all departments of the Bank while remaining hands‑on and pragmatic in the management of legal files. Assist the Head of Legal Compliance in all legal matters and issues in order to mitigate reputational and legal risks. /p pThe role also consists in provide assistance to the Compliance division in any cross and/or complementary activities. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul liProvide legal advice, assistance and guidance on legal matters/issues and propose the best solutions that benefit the organization and the clients while always respecting the applicable law and regulations, and the Bank’s objectives, rules and directives. /li liDeal with any national or international civil, criminal or administrative requests/investigations or decisions from criminal/civil authorities/Swiss supervisory authorities, bankruptcy offices etc. /li liDraft, review and advise on legal agreements / documentation / securities, in particular for Commodity Trade Finance, Wealth Management and Financial Institutions departments. /li liDraft or review the internal rules, directives and forms, upon request, and ensure their conformity with the requirements of the legislation. /li liConduct legal analysis and research on various legal matters. /li liNegotiate and finalize legal documentation with clients or their legal representatives in coordination with the front office. /li liDeal with clients’ succession files. /li liFollow-up and keep control about external counsels’ interventions for legal advices/matters, banking issues and litigation in cooperation with concerned departments of the Bank. /li liDraft minutes and reports on specific legal subjects.Stay informed about new and updated Swiss laws and regulations in relation to the activities of the Bank. /li liAnalyse and report to the Head of Legal Compliance in a timely manner any new legal requirements or changes to existing Swiss laws and regulations related to own function and ensure their internal implementation. /li liAssist Compliance division on different matters. /li liOrganize on a case-by-case basis, internal training to staff members. /li liAct as back-up of the Head of Legal Compliance for legal matters. /li /ul h3Your profile /h3 ul liAt least 8-10 year s of proven professional experience in a similar role in Swiss banking sector /li liCommodities Trade Finance knowledge and experience is a must /li liBroad understanding of regulatory and compliance related topics /li liVery good knowledge of Swiss Banking environment and of the related rules and regulations /li liExcellent analytical and drafting skills /li liAbility to prioritize work and meet deadlines /li liWell organized with a strong sense of initiative and decision /li liStrong interpersonal and communication skills and team spirit /li liComfortable working on multiple tasks simultaneously /li liStrong ethical behaviourAt ease with IT tools (internet, intranet, Outlook, MS Office…) /li liExcellent level of written and oral communication in English and French /li liSwiss Residency /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 ul liA dynamic and multicultural work environment. /li liAn inclusive culture where empowerment and creativity are encouraged. /li liA competitive compensation package. /li liWork from home (one day per week) /li /ul h3Response timeframe /h3 pPlease consider that your application was not selected for this position if you do not receive a response from us within bthree weeks /b. We appreciate your understanding. /p h3Privacy notice /h3 pLearn more about BCP Geneva’s Privacy Notice: Legal information | Banque de Commerce et de Placements (bcp.Bank) /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr