Head of Legal (f/m/d)

As Head of Legal, you will lead the Legal function of Generali Investments Switzerland Ltd and act as a trusted legal advisor to Senior Management and relevant governance bodies. In this key role, you will actively contribute to the development of our Swiss fund and broader asset management activities.

CELEBRATE SUCCESS, TOGETHER.

Navigating real life together.

What to expect

• Lead the local Legal function and manage and develop one Legal professional
• Advise on fund, investment, financial market and corporate law matters
• Take ownership of regulatory correspondence and proceedings with FINMA
• Lead legal matters relating to Swiss investment funds, including fund launches, amendments, restructurings, mergers and liquidations
• Draft, review and negotiate fund and asset management agreements and other relevant legal documentation
• Work closely with Senior Management, the Board, Compliance, Risk Management, Investments and internal and external legal partners

The skills you'll bring

• University degree in Swiss law (MLaw / lic. iur.); Swiss bar admission is an advantage
• 7–10+ years of relevant legal experience in the Swiss asset management and fund industry
• Strong expertise in Swiss collective investment schemes and financial market law, particularly CISA, FinIA and FinSA
• Hands-on experience with Swiss investment funds and FINMA regulatory proceedings and approvals
• Leadership experience or demonstrated ability and motivation to lead and develop a Legal professional
• Fluent German and very good English, combined with a pragmatic, independent and solution-oriented approach

Your benefits

Your office? It's wherever you are! Depending on your workload, you can work up to 40% of your hours remotely – for more flexibility at work and at home.
Whether recreation, travel or training: with 6 weeks of annual leave, you've got plenty of time for you and your interests.
At our company, you're given lots of freedom to make decisions, think creatively and explore your own ideas: you shape your own career.
We support and challenge you – as shown by the wide range of internal training courses we offer to boost your future career.
It's not always easy to balance your job with your private life. That's why we offer the option of working part-time.
Your health is very important to us. At our company, you can keep fit alongside your colleagues in a wide range of sports groups.

Your next step

Do you have any questions about an advertised job, your new team, Generali as an employer or our corporate culture? Francesca will be happy to help. We look forward to receiving your online application.

Francesca
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Specialist

We, Generali

Generali is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome you regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, origin, ethnicity or religion.

Your salary in this position is aligned with your earned work experience, your responsibilities within the position and local industry standards.