Legal Counsel for a bank (Trade Finance division) in Geneva
We are looking for a Legal Counsel for one of our clients (Commodity Trade Finance division of a bank), based in the heart of Geneva. This role is ideal for a professional with 2 to 4 years' experience in the banking or legal sector, with in-depth knowledge of corporate clients and a solid legal background in Switzerland.
Responsibilities:
* Account opening (review of corporate authorizations and legal support to CDD when necessary).
* Corporate capacity checks in relation to financing and other contracts with clients and related security documentation.
* Initiation and follow up on other legal opinions when required.
* Follow up with external lawyers in respect of security registrations.
* Summarizing requirements in different jurisdictions in respect of security registration, special requirements for execution of contracts.
* Drafting and amendment of trade finance & treasury related documentation/contracts.
* Assistance in development of template legal documents / contracts.
* Assistance / support of other legal tasks, corporate and regulatory related legal tasks, legal research.
* Follow up on trade finance files in general.
Required profile:
* Banking experience with corporate clients or banking/financial law practice in a law firm.
* Swiss law degree required.
* Fluency in French and English.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal and Other
Industries: Banking, Financial Services, and Securities and Commodity Exchanges
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