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:

• Advise on the structuring, issuance, and distribution of structured products, derivatives, and other financial instruments

• Draft and negotiate documentation including base prospectuses, termsheets, and distribution agreements

• Monitor and interpret changes in relevant regulations (FinSA, FinIA, MiFID II, PRIIPs, etc.)

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including structuring, trading, compliance, and tax

• Liaise with regulators and external counsel as required

• Provide training and legal updates to internal stakeholders

About the candidate:

• Fully qualified Swiss lawyer (admitted to the Swiss Bar)

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a leading law firm or financial institution, with a focus on structured products

• Deep understanding of Swiss and EU financial regulatory frameworks

• Excellent command of both German and English (written and spoken)

• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment