Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG

Legal Investment Solutions & Distribution

📍 Zurich

Role and responsibilities

Act as legal expert for financial and wealth planning services (including advisory and discretionary mandate services, as well as trust, pension and life insurance solutions) Assess and review B2B documentation and agreements, particularly with external partners and providers, in relation to wealth planning services Provide guidance to senior management and internal stakeholders on projects and initiatives Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Switzerland and assess potential risks related to cross-border service provision (incl. civil liability and regulatory risks) Support legal colleagues participating in internal committees by providing wealth planning expertise Contribute to strategic projects and deliver ad-hoc legal support, offering efficient, client-oriented solutions related to FinSA and MiFID

Team / description

The team consists of highly qualified lawyers located at the Head Office in Zurich. The team is part of the General Counsel Wealth Management sub-division and provides legal advice to our stakeholders, including senior management from the Division Global Products & Solutions (GPS) of Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. Our work is truly international as we closely collaborate with other teams around the globe with the aim to provide tailor-made solutions with a hands-on approach. We are a dynamic, highly motivated team and pride ourselves in our excellent team spirit and supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Master’s degree in law (preferably from a Swiss University) and admission to the bar; additional qualifications such as an LL.M. are an asset

  • 1-3 years of professional experience, preferably in a law firm, financial institution of consulting firm

  • Profound understanding of Swiss banking and contract law as well as the Swiss regulatory landscape

  • Analytical, structured and solution orientated with a proactive approach and capable of translating legal requirements into business-oriented solutions

  • A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and as a team-player in groups

  • Ability to perform under pressure and efficiently handle different competing tasks and priorities

  • Good communication skills and a natural capacity to convincingly share ideas

  • Excellent proficiency in English and German, knowledge of additional languages is considered an advantage