Client:Leading, independent, international trusts company of high repute. A very successful business and a collegial working environment with an excellent and loyal team in place. Our client is known for quality work and has very strong ethics and values. Nice people, nice office! An employer who really value their clients and employees alike. Client:Leading, independent, international trusts company of high repute. A very successful business and a collegial working environment with an excellent and loyal team in place. Our client is known for quality work and has very strong ethics and values. Nice people, nice office! An employer who really value their clients and employees alike. Part-time Senior In-house Lawyer
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Based in the centre of Geneva, joining a friendly, close-knit and busy office. This is a broad legal role/trusts role at a senior level, working closely with the CEO, Management, other Trust Officers and Compliance Specialist. A very collegial team. Your principal role is to be in charge of the the drafting of all legal documentation, advice on wills and trusts, risk aspects, the correction of contracts and resolutions etc. In addition, to a certain extent, you will also provide tax and wealth planning advice for new and existing clients, as well as having your own small portfolio of interesting clients. Other responsibilities that could be added eventually: legal audit for the office.
Profile:- Qualified lawyer with a long experience in the trusts industry
- Stable career path behind you an absolute must
- A broad experience - able to not only deal with legal trust issues (in English) under common law but also be able to draft an agreement in French and advise on Swiss tax and legal issues - civil law- therefore very strong drafting skills, used to dealing with legal documentation, resolutions, legal audit etc
- STEP qualification for the senior trust administration role
- In addition, you will have proven experience in tax and wealth planning and be at ease with clients
- A very hands-on team player, used to a small structure
- A super-organised, meticulous person who can communicate well and juggle many topics, with accuracy and attention to detail and passion for the industry and the job!
- Able to take initiative and see the big picture, speak up etc (a "business mindset")
- Fluent French and English
- 60-80% working ideal (including some from home)
- Swiss resident compulsory