New job Fantastic LEGAL opportunity in a FINANCIAL environment ZURICH GERMAN+ENGLISH min 2y experience SWISS LAW DEGREE MANDATORY

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Group: JOBS 2.0: Job Search Career Networking Staffing. Post Resume -Get Paid by Employers at Resumark .com Subject: Fantastic LEGAL opportunity in a FINANCIAL environment ZURICH GERMAN+ENGLISH min 2y experience SWISS LAW DEGREE MANDATORY Jean de La Fournière posted a job: Fantastic LEGAL opportunity in a FINANCIAL environment ZURICH GERMAN+ENGLISH min 2y experience SWISS LAW DEGREE MANDATORY "Legal Counsel Corporate Legal The holder of this position will join the Legal Department in Switzerland delivering legal services that add value to core business activities and initiatives as well as advising the business on non-product-related legal issues to help meet its legal obligations. Additionally, the purpose of the role is to manage legal risk through the appropriate handling of day-to-day legal matters and raise awareness of legal risk to the business units. Responsibilities • Provide corporate legal advice including corporate housekeeping and restructuring of group companies (corporate transactions) • Manage and negotiate distribution arrangements in respect of investment products with distributors • Conduct broad range of contract work • Over time responsibility for management and development of specific project work, including the management of external counsel in Switzerland and abroad • Remain up-to-date with relevant legal and regulatory developments with a view to inform the business on the impact of such developments and support the business with the interpretation/advice of such new developments • The position reports to the Head Legal Switzerland Requirements • Swiss qualified lawyer (level of 'Master', bar admission an asset) • Comprehensive knowledge of Swiss corporate and contract law • Excellent German and English skills • Professional experience of 2-4 years (major law firm and/or financial services industry) • Knowledge of UK legal system and/or LL.M. welcomed • Good interpersonal and relationship management skills • Skill to influence others with sound legal advice Please send your CV to jean@approachpeople"

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