Associate, Banking & Finance / Cross-border transactions, incl. securitizations

We are currently looking for a lawyer to strengthen our team in the field of:

Banking & Finance / Cross-border transactions, incl. securitizations

Switzerland is one of the world's leading financial markets. Domestic and international banks, insurance companies, asset managers and other financial service providers based in Switzerland play a major role in the global financial industry, which has undergone massive regulatory changes in recent years.

Our Banking and Finance Group comprises more than 20 qualified Swiss lawyers with an in-depth understanding of the regulatory environment of all types of financial institutions and the domestic and international financial markets.

We act regularly on behalf of Swiss and foreign banks and other financial institutions, such as investment firms, insurance companies, fund management companies and asset managers, across a broad range of regulatory matters and we advise clients on a broad range of finance transactions.

If you are looking to work in a challenging and varied position within a dynamic, friendly and highly motivated team, we encourage you to apply!

This position is based in our Geneva office.

We are looking for candidates to meet the following requirements and skills:

You will have a solid background in finance transactions with the ambition to work on a variety of transactions.

We are looking for associates who are able to think outside the box to create bespoke solutions to meet our clients' business objectives.

In short you bring:

• Several years of experience in finance transactions ideally gained within a large international law firm;
• Qualification as an English solicitor or in another law jurisdiction in Europe;
• The ability to deliver a first-rate service to our clients that exceeds their expectations;
• Awareness and understanding of the teamwork ethic that is an inherent part of being able to deliver first class client service;
• Commitment, team spirit and communication skills are required qualities to progress in a stimulating environment.
• Excellent academic qualifications and references.

On a personal level:

• You can demonstrate an appetite for business development, client relationship management and thought leadership;
• You have a pragmatic approach and are result oriented;
• You want to be in direct contact with clients;
• You like being closely involved in managing and organizing matters and in making decisions;
• You strive for excellence and perform your work with the highest quality standard;
• You are a team-player, reliable and have a positive attitude.

Our hiring partner in Geneva, Jean-Frédéric Maraia, looks forward to receiving your application (CV, cover letter, university and bar exam grades, work certificates and/or reference letters) by e-mail ( E-Mail schreiben ).

Your application will be handled with great consideration and confidentiality.