Legal Counsel

Job title:

Legal Counsel

Company

BlackTide Partners

Job description

Main Activities of the Department / Project ScopeAs a Legal Counsel at the forefront of legal developments, you will easily engage with various legal areas and topics. Working in a motivated team, you will tackle exciting legal challenges related to cashless payment systems. With your competent advice, you will actively contribute to seizing business opportunities and play a tangible role in securing the long-term success of the company and protecting its assets.Main ResponsibilitiesThe Legal Counsel will handle legal issues, particularly in the following areas:Contract LawConsumer Credit LawAdvertising and Competition LawEmployment LawFinancial Market Law (e.g., banking, anti-money laundering, insurance)Criminal LawData Protection LawCommercial and Corporate LawDebt Enforcement and Bankruptcy LawIntellectual Property LawAdditional responsibilities include:Supporting the General Counsel and peers with legal oversight of projects, and increasingly managing such projects independently if suitable.Drafting contracts under instruction and providing legal support (initially with guidance).Clarifying legal issues.Preparing submissions to authorities and courts.Creating templates and contract models when needed.Time Allocation60%: Drafting contracts, memos, legal assessments, and reviewing marketing materials (initially under instruction).40%: Legal support of projects including minor reviews and opinions (possibly including training); drafting legal submissions under guidance where appropriate.Other Key TasksManaging the balance between legal requirements and departmental expectations.Efficient and practical application of legal expertise in company-related matters.Ideally, a solid understanding of legal areas relevant to the credit card and consumer credit sectors.Special Requirements for the Candidate (Education, Experience, Software Skills)Independent and proactive team player with strong negotiation and planning skills. Importance: HighStrong interest in contract, consumer, competition, and advertising law; curiosity for digital transformation; excellent communication skills. Importance: HighSeveral years of experience as in-house legal counsel in finance or commercial law firm; Swiss Master of Law and Swiss bar exam. Importance: HighFluent in German (native level); excellent English (written and spoken). Importance: HighLanguage SkillsGerman Spoken: Native, Written: Very goodEnglish Spoken: Very good, Written: Very good

Expected salary

Location

Horgen, Zurich

Job date

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:01:56 GMT

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