Lead Legal Counsel - M/F

An outstanding leadership opportunity within a prestigious Swiss financial institution.

On behalf of our client, a well-established and highly regarded financial institution based in Geneva, FICOBA is seeking an experienced Head of Legal to support its continued development and strategic ambitions.

Operating in a sophisticated and international environment, our client offers an exciting opportunity for a senior legal professional to play a key role in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and highly professional organization.

Your role :

Working closely with senior management and key stakeholders, the Head of Legal will oversee the institution's legal affairs, provide strategic guidance and ensure a robust legal framework across its business activities.

Key responsibilities :

• Define and implement the institution's legal strategy, acting as a trusted advisor to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Provide high-level legal guidance across Wealth Management, Asset Management and Private Markets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Swiss financial regulations, including FINMA requirements, FinSA, FinIA and CISA, in close collaboration with the Compliance function.
• Oversee the drafting, negotiation and review of complex commercial, investment and financial agreements.
• Advise on investment structures, alternative investment vehicles, co-investments, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.
• Provide legal expertise on investment funds, discretionary portfolio management, advisory agreements and distribution arrangements.
• Support corporate governance matters, organizational developments and strategic transactions.
• Partner with investment teams and Front, Middle and Back Office functions to facilitate business initiatives.
• Coordinate relationships with external legal advisors and relevant regulatory stakeholders.

Your profile :

• University degree in Law, with strong expertise in Swiss financial and corporate regulations.
• Significant experience in a senior legal position within a Swiss bank, asset manager, investment firm or regulated financial institution.
• Solid understanding of Wealth Management, Asset Management and Private Markets activities.
• Proven expertise in financial regulations, investment structures, contractual negotiations and corporate governance.
• Strong business acumen, combining legal excellence with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Strategic mindset, sound judgment, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and French.

Why join ?

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development of a highly regarded Swiss financial institution combining financial expertise, entrepreneurial values and a strong commitment to excellence.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A strategic position with direct exposure to senior decision-makers.
• A broad and stimulating legal scope covering several investment disciplines.
• The opportunity to influence key business decisions and contribute to long-term development.
• A dynamic, collaborative and international working environment.

Interested in exploring this opportunity ?

At FICOBA, we value discretion, professionalism and long-term relationships.

If you are an accomplished legal professional looking for a challenging leadership opportunity within the Swiss financial industry, I would be delighted to discuss this position with you.

Feel free to contact me directly via LinkedIn or submit your application in complete confidence.

All applications and discussions will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.