Legal Counsel
Posted on October 9, 2026
Geneva
French
Posted on October 9, 2026
About this role
- Support the General Counsel in providing legal advice and support across the Group, covering both internal corporate and operational matters and external client-related matters.
- Advise on legal matters relating to private wealth, trusts and fiduciary structures, including the preparation and review of relevant legal and client documentation.
- Draft and review client documents, legal correspondence, meeting materials and other legal documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Support the Group Compliance and Operations teams on relevant legal and regulatory matters, including reporting processes relating to CRS, Beneficial Owner Registers and Economic Substance across applicable jurisdictions.
- Liaise and coordinate with external law firms and other professional advisers in Switzerland and internationally, as required.
- Support the General Counsel on ad hoc legal matters and Group projects.
- Coordinate internal legal training sessions for Group staff.
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Requirements
- Qualified lawyer in a common-law jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience, ideally within private wealth, trusts and fiduciary services.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of trusts and related fiduciary matters.
- Relevant experience gained in a law firm, trust company, family office or similar private wealth environment.
- Ability to advise effectively on both internal Group matters and external client-related legal matters.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are an advantage.
- Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong planning, organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.
- Proficient user of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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