Legal Counsel Structured Products
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Counsel specialised in Structured Products to join our client's dynamic legal team in Zurich. In this role, you will provide expert legal support on a wide range of structured products and capital markets transactions, ensuring compliance with Swiss and international regulatory standards.
About the role:
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Advise on the structuring, issuance, and distribution of structured products, derivatives, and other financial instruments
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Draft and negotiate documentation including base prospectuses, termsheets, and distribution agreements
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Monitor and interpret changes in relevant regulations (FinSA, FinIA, MiFID II, PRIIPs, etc.)
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Work closely with cross-functional teams including structuring, trading, compliance, and tax
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Liaise with regulators and external counsel as required
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Provide training and legal updates to internal stakeholders
About the candidate:
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Fully qualified Swiss lawyer (admitted to the Swiss Bar)
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Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a leading law firm or financial institution, with a focus on structured products
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Deep understanding of Swiss and EU financial regulatory frameworks
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Excellent command of both German and English (written and spoken)
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Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment
About the job

Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Financial Services
Focus: Asset Management
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: confidential
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Zürich
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: CKFUG9-3380BC34
Date posted: 4 July 2025
Consultant: Valentina Ciherean
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