Junior Legal Counsel

Há 4 dias


Lisboa, Portugal Leonteq Ag Tempo inteiro

WHO WE ARE

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services and predominantly covers the capital protection, yield enhancement and participation product classes. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions. Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees.

Leonteq generated turnover of CHF 21.3 billion and posted total operating income of CHF 260.0 million in 2023. As of 31 December 2023, Leonteq's shareholders' equity totalled CHF 780.1 million.

Leonteq has an investment grade rating from the rating agencies Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., who have evaluated and assigned ratings to Leonteq AG and Leonteq Securities AG, respectively. Furthermore, Leonteq has ESG ratings from both MSCI as well as Sustainalytics.

Leonteq is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON) and is a securities firm regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Authority FINMA and is a member of the Swiss Structured Product Association.

Founded in 2007, Leonteq today has offices and subsidiaries in 13 countries, through which it serves over 50 markets. The company employs over 500 professionals from more than 50 nationalities around the world and brings a young, dynamic and diverse workforce to the global fintech market. Leonteq's Portugal branch opened in October 2021 and is part of Leonteq's initiative to support business growth with the employment of up to 100 designated roles along the entire value chain.

About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Legal Counsel or Legal Graduate to join our Legal Team. The successful candidate will be part of an international team of lawyers and will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters, with a focus in the areas of corporate and financial market law.

At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.
What you'll do
Assist in monitoring and implementing national and international legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Leonteq GroupProviding legal advice and clarifications to internal stakeholders on Swiss law issues with focus on financial market and corporate lawResearch and drafting of internal legal opinions or internal memos for ad hoc legal questionsAssisting a team of lawyers with the preparation of contracts and other legal documentation including service agreements, index licenses, credit and collateral/pledge agreements, distribution agreements and related documentationSupport the roll out and implementation of processes, education and trainingCollaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure legal alignment on business projectsLiaising with internal and external stakeholders and providing legal support for internal and external audit requestsWhat you'll need
Master in law or other relevant legal educationStrong communication skills and ability to interact and liaise with stakeholdersExceptional attention to detail and thorough execution skills; highly organized to meet competing deadlinesSolution- and service-oriented personality, eager to learn and keen to take ownership and be part of a dynamic teamNice to have
Experience as a Junior Lawyer, preferably in a law firm or in a legal department within a financial services firmGerman and French language skillsWhy you'll love working here
Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company in SwitzerlandLearn about the universe of structured productsWork in modern facilities at an exceptional locationHybrid work system: home office and officeComplementary fruit, coffee and tea in our officesAbout the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Legal Counsel or Legal Graduate to join our Legal Team. The successful candidate will be part of an international team of lawyers and will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters, with a focus in the areas of corporate and financial market law.

At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.
What you'll do
Assist in monitoring and implementing national and international legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Leonteq GroupProviding legal advice and clarifications to internal stakeholders on Swiss law issues with focus on financial market and corporate lawResearch and drafting of internal legal opinions or internal memos for ad hoc legal questions Assisting a team of lawyers with the preparation of contracts and other legal documentation including service agreements, index licenses, credit and collateral/pledge agreements, distribution agreements and related documentationSupport the roll out and implementation of processes, education and trainingCollaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure legal alignment on business projectsLiaising with internal and external stakeholders and providing legal support for internal and external audit requestsWhat you'll need
Master in law or other relevant legal educationFluent in EnglishStrong communication skills and ability to interact and liaise with stakeholdersExceptional attention to detail and thorough execution skills; highly organized to meet competing deadlinesSolution- and service-oriented personality, eager to learn and keen to take ownership and be part of a dynamic teamNice to have
Experience as a Junior Lawyer, preferably in a law firm or in a legal department within a financial services firmGerman and French language skillsWhy you'll love working here
Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company in SwitzerlandLearn about the universe of structured productsWork in modern facilities at an exceptional locationHybrid work system: home office and officeComplementary fruit, coffee and tea in our offices
For Graduates
Two intensive one-week off-site training classes, focusing on important aspects of early career developmentUpon successful completion of the twelve-month Leonteq Graduate Program, we plan to offer you a permanent full-time employment, which will position you for a continued successful career with LeonteqInsight opportunities across all departments to understand and build know-how in the mechanics of the structured investment product value chain
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