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Legal Counsel – Corporate Banking Legal Switzerland (80%-100%)

UBS
Zürich, Switzerland
On-site

About this role

Legal Counsel – Corporate Banking Legal Switzerland (80%-100%)

Switzerland - Zürich

Legal Group Functions

Key responsibilities

  • Do you want to advise on complex financing transactions and legal matters at the heart of UBS's corporate banking business? Do you enjoy partnering with business stakeholders, managing legal risk and supporting Swiss companies and entrepreneurs through innovative financing solutions? If you are looking for a role that combines legal advisory work, transaction support and strategic initiatives within a dynamic banking environment, we would like to hear from you.

  • Your Role

  • As part of our team, you will provide pragmatic and business-oriented legal advice to UBS's Corporate Banking business in Switzerland. You will advise on lending, leasing, trade finance and cash management solutions, support the structuring and execution of transactions, and help identify and manage legal and regulatory risks across a broad range of business activities.

  • You will work closely with business stakeholders, control functions and external counsel, while contributing to strategic projects and selected digital transformation initiatives that support the continued evolution of our products, services and processes.

  • What you bring

  • A strong interest in banking, finance and the legal challenges facing a modern financial institution

  • A proactive and ownership-driven mindset, with the ability to independently manage legal matters and support complex transactions

  • Strong analytical skills and sound judgment to identify, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks

  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills, combined with a pragmatic and commercially minded approach

  • A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working closely with business partners, control functions, external counsel and colleagues across Legal

  • Resilience, adaptability and the ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities and challenging deadlines

  • Curiosity for innovation and the ability to contribute to the development of new products, services and processes

  • Job Reference #

  • 342815BR

  • City

  • Zürich

  • Job Type

  • Full Time

  • The team

  • You will join Corporate Banking Legal Switzerland, a dedicated and highly professional team supporting UBS's corporate banking business across a broad range of products, services and transactions.

  • Our team combines deep legal expertise with a strong culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing and practical problem-solving. We are trusted advisors to our business partners and work closely with colleagues across Legal, Risk, Compliance and other control functions.

Our team plays a key role in supporting and advancing initiatives across the following areas:

  • Lending, leasing, trade finance and cash management solutions

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating financing agreements and related documentation

  • Workout, recovery and litigation matters relating to corporate banking activities

  • Strategic business projects and transformation initiatives

  • Legal support for innovative products, services and process enhancements across the corporate banking business

  • Your skills and experience

  • Master's degree in Law from a Swiss university and admission to the Swiss Bar

  • 2-5 years of post-qualification experience gained in a law firm and/or an in-house legal department

  • Strong interest in banking and finance law, with a willingness to develop expertise across a broad range of corporate banking topics

  • Good knowledge of Swiss contract and commercial law; experience in banking and finance matters is an asset

  • Strong stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of seniority

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

  • Full professional proficiency in German and English; French and/or Italian language skills are a strong advantage

  • About us

  • UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

  • We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

  • Join us

  • At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

  • We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

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