Junior Legal Counsel

Michael Page seeks a Junior Legal Counsel in Geneva to advise on Swiss banking regulations, AML, and contractual matters within a collaborative team environment.

This position serves as a key legal partner for business and control functions, delivering specialized counsel on Swiss banking, financial services, anti-money laundering (AML), and broader regulatory issues. The role ensures compliance and manages legal risks across complex operational areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal guidance on Swiss banking rules, financial services standards, AML protocols, and general regulatory compliance.
• Manage the full lifecycle of contractual documents, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating client agreements, IT and outsourcing contracts, vendor terms, and confidentiality clauses.
• Address and manage inquiries or demands from judicial, administrative, and regulatory bodies.
• Assist with suspicious activity reporting (SAR/MROS filings), internal investigations, and responses to regulatory enquiries.
• Track changes in legal and regulatory landscapes and help implement necessary operational adjustments.
• Provide support for litigation, sanctions-related issues, cross-border legal matters, and strategic legal transformation projects.

Requirements

• Hold a Master's degree in Swiss Law.
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of Swiss banking and financial regulations, including the operational context of financial institutions.
• Possess fluent proficiency in both French and English.

Nice to have

• Admission to the Swiss Bar.
• Additional language capabilities in German and/or Italian.

What the company offers

• Chance to build deep expertise in Swiss banking and financial law by engaging with complex regulatory, contractual, and cross-border challenges.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team structure.

About the company

The hiring organization is a well-established Swiss banking institution, providing a stable and professional environment for legal professionals.

• The company is recognized as a major player in the Swiss banking sector.