LEGAL ADVISOR in Geneva

For one of our clients, a bank based in Geneva, we are looking for a:LEGAL ADVISORProvide legal advice and support to the Bank’s various departments on a broad range of legal and regulatory mattersDraft, review and negotiate legal agreements and banking documentation, particularly in relation to Commodity Trade Finance, Wealth Management and Financial Institutions activitiesAdvise internal stakeholders on legal risks and propose pragmatic solutions in line with applicable laws, regulations and internal policiesHandle requests, investigations and decisions issued by Swiss or international judicial, administrative and supervisory authoritiesDraft and review internal policies, directives, procedures and forms to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirementsConduct legal research and provide analyses on various banking and regulatory mattersNegotiate legal documentation with clients and their legal representatives in coordination with Front Office teamsHandle legal matters related to client succession casesCoordinate and monitor external legal counsel on banking matters, legal advice and litigationMonitor developments in Swiss legislation and regulations and assess their impact on the Bank’s activitiesSupport the implementation of new or amended legal requirements within the organisationProvide support to the Compliance function on cross-functional mattersPrepare legal memoranda, reports and minutes as requiredDeliver internal legal training when necessaryAct as back-up on legal matters when requiredRequired profileMinimum 8–10 years of experience in a similar legal position within the Swiss banking sectorStrong knowledge and proven experience in Commodity Trade Finance is mandatoryExcellent knowledge of the Swiss banking environment and applicable laws and regulationsGood understanding of regulatory and compliance mattersExcellent legal analysis, drafting and negotiation skillsStrong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage several matters simultaneouslyAutonomous, proactive and solution-oriented approachStrong sense of responsibility, discretion and professional ethicsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with various internal and external stakeholdersVery good command of standard IT and MS Office toolsFluent in French and English, both written and spokenSwiss residency requiredAll files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. #J-18808-Ljbffr