Senior Legal Counsel Private Banking

As Senior Legal Counsel Private Banking at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, you advise client relationship managers and the management on legal matters and ensure the provision of excellent banking services to our clients.

• Provide legal advisory services in all legal matters, mainly related to the Zurich branch
• Support client relationship managers and the management of the Bank in legal matters regarding the daily business of the Bank
• Handling of legal issues of any kind and coordination with external legal counsels (in litigation matters, for legal opinions, etc.)
• Drafting and review of standardized and non-standardized agreements between the Bank and clients or with other third parties
• Provide advice on major banking, regulatory or corporate projects and training courses
• Processing of requests from authorities and courts
• Support the Team Head in various legal matters

• Admission to the Swiss Bar
• Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in the legal department of a Swiss Bank, preferably Private Banking
• Ability to weigh problems and set priorities
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong work ethics, integrity and high level of accountability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Fluency in German and English
• Very good command in French and or Italian is a plus

• Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank
• Central city office locations across Switzerland
• Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Global growth strategy and stable environment
• Competitive offering

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients.Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.

We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 30 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success.Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit andthe positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.