Legal Advisor

• 27 August 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• English (Fluent), French (Fluent)
• Rue de la Fontaine, 1, 1204 Genève
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Legal Advisor

Location: Genève

Start date: to be defined

Activity rate: 100%

About BCP

Established in 1963 as a Swiss bank, BCP segments its activities into two well-established main sectors: commodity trade finance and wealth management. These are reinforced by our expert treasury services. BCP enjoys a solid reputation as a high-quality service provider in all its banking fields. Founded under Swiss banking law and regulation, BCP is supervised by FINMA, the Swiss financial market supervisory authority. Based in Genève, BCP also operates a branch in Luxembourg and Dubai DIFC. More information is available at https://www.bcp.bank/en

About the position

The role of the Legal Advisor is to provide continuous, proactive, and diligent legal assistance and advice to all departments of the Bank while remaining practical and pragmatic in the management of legal files. To assist the Head of Legal & Compliance in all legal questions and issues in order to reduce reputational and legal risks.

The role also consists of providing assistance to the Compliance division in any cross-functional and/or complementary activity.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, assistance, and guidance on legal questions/issues and propose the best solutions that benefit the organization and clients while always respecting applicable laws and regulations, as well as the Bank's objectives, rules, and guidelines.
• Manage any civil, criminal, or administrative national or international request/inquiry or decision emanating from criminal/civil authorities, Swiss supervisory authorities, bankruptcy offices, etc.
• Draft, review, and advise on legal agreements / documentation / guarantees, particularly for the Commodity Trade Finance, Wealth Management, and Financial Institutions departments.
• Draft or review internal rules, directives, and forms, upon request, and ensure their compliance with legislative requirements.
• Perform legal analyses and research on various legal issues.
• Negotiate and finalize legal documentation with clients or their legal representatives in coordination with the front office.
• Manage client succession files.
• Monitor and control the interventions of external counsel for legal opinions/issues, banking matters, and litigation in cooperation with the relevant departments of the Bank.
• Draft minutes and reports on specific legal topics. Stay informed of new Swiss laws and regulations as well as updates related to the Bank's activities.
• Analyze and report to the Head of Legal & Compliance in a timely manner any new legal requirement or modification of existing Swiss laws and regulations related to the function and ensure their internal implementation.
• Assist the Compliance division on various topics.
• Organize, on a case-by-case basis, internal training for staff members.
• Act as a substitute for the Head of Legal & Compliance for legal matters.

Your profile

• At least 8 to 10 years of proven professional experience in a similar role within the Swiss banking sector
• Knowledge and experience in Commodity Trade Finance indispensable
• Good understanding of regulatory and compliance-related topics
• Very good knowledge of the Swiss banking environment and associated rules and regulations
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Well organized with a strong sense of initiative and decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a team spirit
• Comfortable working on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong ethical behavior Comfortable with IT tools (internet, intranet, Outlook, MS Office-)
• Excellent written and oral mastery of English and French
• Swiss residence

What we offer

• A dynamic and multicultural working environment.
• An inclusive culture where empowerment and creativity are encouraged.
• A competitive compensation package.
• Work from home (one day per week)

Application process

Please submit your complete application file, including your cover letter, CV, work certificates, and diplomas.

Response time

Please consider that your application has not been selected for this position if you do not receive a response from us within three weeks. We thank you for your understanding.

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