Senior Legal Officer

At Swissquote, we’re all in.

All in to shake things up. All in to build the bank people actually want to use. All in to make finance less boring — and a lot more powerful.

We’re Switzerland’s leading digital bank — 1,400+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, building real financial solutions for over a million clients worldwide. From trading and investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture. We move fast, but we build things we’re genuinely proud of. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram.

Growing fast creates room. Room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can’t offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do great work, there’s space for both here.

We’ve ditched the dress code — but never the chance to celebrate. Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the atmosphere takes care of itself.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Feeling it? It’s a good start. Apply.

As a Senior Legal Officer, you will be part of the Legal Department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading complex litigation matters and complaints, including by formulating and recommending tailored dispute resolution strategies for individual cases, retaining responsibility for the coordinated conduct of disputes (from internal alignment to the instruction and oversight of external counsel), and representing the Bank in court proceedings where appropriate;
• Structuring, drafting, and negotiating contracts and/or any other documentation of the Bank with a focus on securities trading;
• Advising internal stakeholders on the legal aspects of the Bank’s projects, including innovative banking services and implementation of new technologies, providing strategic legal guidance and proactively proposing risk-based, business-oriented solutions;
• Preparing legal research on banking & financial law and monitoring regulatory changes;
• Taking ownership of the drafting, implementation and review of internal policies and procedures.

• Education: Master degree in Swiss Law and Swiss bar exam. Any additional qualification such as an LL.M or a CAS are considered as an asset;
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the financial services industry or related fields
  • (e.g. as a jurist/lawyer in the banking industry, in a Big 4 or a law firm with focus on commercial and banking law), with a proven track record of handling complex and sensitive banking and/or commercial matters.
  • Experience handling litigation matters post‑bar exam, particularly in regulated environments, is considered as an asset;
• Languages: Perfect command of English and French, working knowledge of German (perfect command of German being an asset);
• Skills
  • Affinity with innovation and banking & finance law; understanding of related legislation;
  • Proficiency in assessing legal risks with a keen understanding of business implications;
  • Strong written and communication skills across functions and stakeholders;
  • Ability to operate independently as a trusted legal advisor, while engaging collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation.