Job Description

Banque Internationale a Luxembourg (Suisse) SA (BIL Suisse) is a fully owned subsidiary of Banque Internationale a Luxembourg SA (BIL), the oldest private bank in the Grand Duchy. BIL Suisse is a boutique bank providing innovative wealth solutions for internationally active entrepreneurs and families, with offices in Zurich, Geneva and Lugano. The organizational structure is designed to foster quick and agile decision-making, with streamlined reporting channels. This empowers BIL Suisse to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving requirements.
Responsibilities

• Respond to communications from Swiss authorities and requests for information from third parties.
• Organise, coordinate, edit, and review presentations and associated materials for the Board of Directors and shareholder meetings.
• Management of Commercial Register entries for relevant staff members across all branches.
• Assist with submissions to FINMA and conduct other tasks for the Corporate Secretary function.
• Manage policies and contracts for the bank.
• Handle inheritance cases.
• Address client complaints.
• Provide daily legal support for various projects, ensuring legal considerations are integrated into business responses and strategies.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from Front Office and other support functions, providing legal support as required.
• Assist with Lombard credit requests and draft associated loan documentation.
• Maintain legal templates and information documents on the bank's intranet to support the Front Office.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Swiss law; further qualifications are a plus.
• At least 3 years of experience in a legal counsel or corporate governance role, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Deep understanding of Swiss regulatory frameworks and corporate governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German; French is a plus.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• A proactive team player with a flexible approach, initiative, and enthusiasm for contributing to the bank's success.

This presents an exciting opportunity to become a part of our team in Switzerland and play a pivotal role in the expansion of our bank. If you are a motivated individual with a deep-seated enthusiasm for the financial sector and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to submit your application. BIL is firmly of the opinion that diversity & inclusion contribute towards increasing the collective performance of the Bank. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion that encourages individual development with equal opportunities for all. BIL Suisse carries the Fair-ON-Pay label and underlines thereby its lasting commitment to equal pay between women and men!

Skills Required