Legal Counsel for OTC Trading #115493Schweiz-Switzerland - Region Zurich-Zürich | Vollzeit | Corporate Functions |
Stellen ID
115493Legal & ComplianceEnglish
We Offer
A challenging and interesting role as member of a small team within the General Counsel Division providing legal coverage to various OTC trading desks of Credit Suisse in Zurich
A key position in which you will be providing subject matter expertise and comprehensive advice on OTC derivatives and foreign exchange trading including legal aspects of trading platforms
In this role you will have direct involvement in developing and documenting OTC derivatives products in all asset classes
You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating bespoke trade confirmations and other trading related agreements as well as providing legal support in complex transactions
You will have direct involvement in various – regional and cross-regional – projects as well as legal and regulatory initiatives in connection with financial products with opportunities to work with legal representatives from all regions
We provide you the chance to work in a challenging regulatory environment and opportunities to cooperate with Senior Management
Acting as a deputy you will be supporting your direct line manager
We are open do discuss flexible / agile working
You Offer
A university degree in Law (JD, Master, LL.M., etc.), a qualification as an attorney is an advantage
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the banking industry or in a law firm with a focus on finance and/or business law
You show an interest in the current legal and regulatory developments applicable to finance products and impacting the finance industry (e.g. FinFraG, MIFID, PRIIPS, etc.)
You are strongly interested in financial products
You have already demonstrated your strong analytical skills with a distinct flair for handling challenging issues
Your strong interpersonal and communication skills for building up relationship with internal partners help you to work as trusted advisor to the business
You are a dedicated problem solver with a positive personality and can-do attitude
As a committed team member you show the ability to work efficiently and independently
You possess proven skills of Microsoft Office application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English are required, strong knowledge of German is mandatory to collaborate with different business parties
It would be a strong plus if you bring knowledge of any additional language (e.g. French or Italian)
*LI-CSJOB*Ms. M. Wiendlocha would be delighted to receive your application.
