Legal Trainee

Job Description

As a Legal Trainee, you will join the Legal Department for a period of 10 months* and work closely with experienced legal professionals on a broad range of matters impacting the Bank's activities. You will gain practical exposure to banking and financial law, contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution, regulatory matters and innovative banking projects.

Your team manager and colleagues will support you throughout your traineeship and provide guidance on your assignments.

Your tasks will include:

• Supporting the team in the management of disputes, complaints and litigation matters, including legal research, document review and preparation of submissions;
• Assisting in the drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of contracts and legal documents;
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on banking law, financial regulations, contract law, data protection, corporate law and other legal topics relevant to the Bank's activities;
• Supporting the legal review of new products, services, technologies and business initiatives;
• Assisting with regulatory monitoring and analysing legal and regulatory developments affecting the Bank;
• Supporting the drafting, implementation and review of internal policies, procedures and governance documents;
• Providing general support to the Legal Department in its day-to-day activities.

Qualifications

• University law degree (Bachelor and Master of Law in Swiss law);
• Excellent command of English and French, working knowledge of German Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong writing skills;
• Self-motivated, proactive and eager to learn;
• Interest in banking, financial markets, fintech and emerging technologies.

Additional Information

*This position is planned as a 10-month contract. However, we remain open to candidates who are available for a contract duration of 6 to 10 months.