Legal Advisor Wealth Management – Transactional Lawyer

This position will be based at BNP Paribas, Zurich branch (the "Bank"). The job is a full-time position for an unlimited duration.YOUR TEAMJoin a dynamic multicultural team of lawyers based in Zurich and Geneva prime locations. We are dedicated to servicing our internal clients bringing excellence in our legal advices and support. Cooperation, transversality and agility is key within the team.YOUR WORKThe candidate advises the various services in the fields of banking, financial and commercial law. It is responsible for monitoring all legal issues related to the services provided. It seeks and proposes solutions best suited to the objectives to be achieved in compliance with legislation and within the framework of the Bank's procedures and rules. The Legal advisor provides support to the various Business Lines and functions of the Bank, in particular Wealth Management, where appropriate in collaboration with the other functions and colleagues of the Legal Department.The role focuses on the following areas:Negotiation and drafting of Wealth Management complex financing transactions often multi-jurisdictional (Lombard loans, Sharia financing, mortgage loans, etc)Provide legal assistance as part of the Bank's offering of new financial products and servicesDrafting of contracts and contractual documentation, where applicable in line with BNP Paribas standardsProvide support for projects concerning other Group entities in SwitzerlandSupport in the framework of regulatory projects related to banking and financeProvide legal support to the Business Lines in relation to Cross borders themes in accordance with the Bank set upWith a view to transversality, advice and support to the various Business Lines, including Corporate investment banking and Jet&Yacht financing, and other Functions of the BankThe candidate is expected to be flexible and ready to perform any other task related to his/her function.YOUR PROFILEHolder of a Swiss lawyer's certificate, ideally supplemented by a higher education diploma (LL.M or other). Prior experience in banking or finance or in a law firm operating in the banking sector of at least 6-10 years. Strong interest in issues related to Wealth Management and financing.Fluent in English and German is required. French understanding of and writing skills are a plus.Your SkillsClient orientedPositive and motivatedProblem solving mindsetEfficient and disciplined time managementStrong work ethic in line with BNP Paribas values and principlesMastery of IT toolsExcellent drafting skillsCommunication and collaboration skillsWHY JOIN US?BNP Paribas in Switzerland is a bank of reference active in Geneva, Zurich and Lugano. It is a major European partner for companies, as well as institutional and private clients. Joining BNP Paribas will give you the opportunity to take part in an authentic company project, in which innovation and career management act as driving forces to help talents emerge, express themselves fully and open up to career opportunities on an international level, by integrating a group that stands as a leader within the Eurozone. Please visit us at BNP Paribas Suisse.In a changing world, diversity, equity and inclusion are key values for the well-being and the good performance of teams. At BNP Paribas, we wish to welcome and retain all talents, without any distinction: together we will build the finance of tomorrow, innovative, responsible and sustainable.Finally, we insist on the particular importance of having our employees act daily in a spirit of ethical and professional responsibility.NB: all terminologies apply in both the feminine and the masculine.___________________BNP Paribas LEGAL is the legal department of the BNP Paribas Group. LEGAL comprises legal counsels from all over the world, with various skills, who are responsible for the effective management of the Group's legal risks, thereby ensuring the Group's activities are conducted in a legally secure manner, all whilst respecting the highest level of excellence and integrity.LEGAL's key figures:Over 1700 employeesBased in approximately 50 different countriesSpeaking over 60 different languages]Working for at least 40 different businessesAs members of a global and integrated function, each legal counsel brings the benefit of his/her legal expertise and experience to support the needs of internal clients on a dedicated basis.With over 60 different nationalities represented, we are absolutely convinced that diversity makes us much better at what we do, and this is why diversity, equity and inclusion have been, and remain, at the very heart of our strategy.At BNP Paribas LEGAL we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work with a zero tolerance approach to discrimination and harassment of any kind. Together, we embrace diversity in our teams globally.Finally, at BNP Paribas LEGAL, we welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our group and actively encourage applications from all talented people.