Paralegal and Business Manager

h3The opportunity: /h3pBeing part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business. /ppAs a Paralegal and Business Manager, the role aims to provide proactive, high-quality legal support to the Swiss Legal Team, helping the business identify, manage and mitigate current and emerging legal and reputational risks. You’ll play a key role in supporting the activities outlined below, while also overseeing the team’s day-to-day operations, coordination and organization. /ph3What you will do: /h3pThe role holder’s principal responsibility is to provide legal assistance and support, enabling lawyers to deliver expert, professional legal advice and guidance to identify, report and mitigate the legal and reputational risks faced by the Group. /ph3In this role, you will: /h3ulliProvide senior-level paralegal and legal operations support, coordinating legal and administrative work with counsel, stakeholders and external lawyers. /liliTriage, assign and track internal legal requests; manage the Legal Assistants mailbox and respond to client, external counsel and stakeholder enquiries within the scope of his knowledge and expertise. /liliSupport lawyers with inheritance matters, general legal queries and complex cross-border proceedings under supervision. /liliPrepare and coordinate responses to Swiss authorities, external auditors and other investigations, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up. /liliSupport managing legal costs, invoices, expenses, budgets and financial reporting, including Group reporting and analysis for senior management. /liliCoordinate departmental planning and business activities, maintain sensitive Legal archives, support banking documentation improvements and implement process efficiencies. /li /ulh3You should apply if you have: /h3ulliFamiliarity with Swiss legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to private banking, wealth management and financial services, including client onboarding, KYC, AML and sanctions-screening requirements. /liliBe a Switzerland-based resident due to the role’s access to highly sensitive systems and data. /liliExperience supporting legal matters involving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including reviewing, preparing and maintaining legal documents, contracts, powers of attorney and client correspondence. /liliStrong legal research, information-gathering and summarizing skills, with the ability to identify issues, escalate risks appropriately and follow matters through to completion. /liliExcellent organizational and coordination skills, with experience managing legal files, matter records, registers, deadlines and document repositories while balancing competing priorities. /liliA high level of accuracy, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential client and business information. /liliStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management, clients and stakeholders. /liliA proactive, collaborative, adaptable and client-focused approach, with a can-do attitude, sound problem-solving skills and resilience under pressure. /liliStrong teamwork and initiative, with a commitment to HSBC’s values: valuing difference, succeeding together, taking responsibility and getting things done. /liliFluency in English; proficiency in German and/or French would be an advantage, particularly for roles based in Zurich or Geneva. /liliConfident use of Microsoft Office, document-management systems and legal or workflow platforms. /liliRelevant experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or in banking operations. /lilibDue to immigration restrictions in Switzerland, we will only be able to consider applications from Swiss or EU citizens or candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit. /b /li /ulh3What you’ll get in return: /h3ulliWe offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits usually covering healthcare, life assurance, pension and family-friendly leave, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing. /liliHSBC operates multiple variable pay plans to reflect the diverse nature of the businesses, roles and markets in which we operate. Variable pay is designed to reward colleagues for their individual performance and contribution, as well as the performance of their relevant Business/Infrastructure and the overall Group. /liliHSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2026” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognizes HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland. /liliHSBC is a signatory company of the Advance Charter. This Charter is a commitment towards gender equality in business and, hence, a workplace environment that supports a fair and balanced approach to hiring, remunerating, promoting and retaining female talent. /li /ulpBeing open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. /ppIf you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know. /ppPersonal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. /ppFor further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: /p #J-18808-Ljbffr