Legal Counsel

Jobdescription

• Support the General Counsel in providing legal advice and support across the Group, covering both internal corporate and operational matters and external client-related matters.
• Advise on legal matters relating to private wealth, trusts and fiduciary structures, including the preparation and review of relevant legal and client documentation.
• Draft and review client documents, legal correspondence, meeting materials and other legal documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the Group Compliance and Operations teams on relevant legal and regulatory matters, including reporting processes relating to CRS, Beneficial Owner Registers and Economic Substance across applicable jurisdictions.
• Liaise and coordinate with external law firms and other professional advisers in Switzerland and internationally, as required.
• Support the General Counsel on ad hoc legal matters and Group projects.
• Coordinate internal legal training sessions for Group staff.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified lawyer in a common-law jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience, ideally within private wealth, trusts and fiduciary services.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of trusts and related fiduciary matters.
• Relevant experience gained in a law firm, trust company, family office or similar private wealth environment.
• Ability to advise effectively on both internal Group matters and external client-related legal matters.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong planning, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.
• Proficient user of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.