Legal Counsel – Wealth Management Global Emerging Markets recruitment

Legal Counsel – Wealth Management Global Emerging Markets

85088BR

A position has arisen in Zurich for an experienced person as Legal Counsel

The main focus of your role will be:

o Act as the relationship manager / point of entry for legal matters arising in business region Central Eastern Europe and Turkey and APAC within Wealth Management Global Emerging Markets (GEM); possibility to become a member of the respective business MC
o Provide legal advice on market specific product and service offerings, including the design and implementation of business models and related processes and documentation
o Provide legal advice on tailor-made client related transactions
o Assess and actively monitor the legal and regulatory framework for international ('cross-border') Wealth Management activities with focus on aforementioned markets in close cooperation with the UBS tax department and the affected business units]
o Establish and maintain UBS policies and other UBS internal rules and guidance regarding cross-border business activities for the aforementioned assigned markets.
o Support the business transformation and the implementation of compliant business models and processes
o Design and provide content for training modules (web-based and classroom) and present classroom trainings for client facing staff
o Legal support of UBS Representative and Advisory Offices, including work on related projects and education of local staff
o In addition, the role will involve assignments to special tasks and projects within Legal Global Established Markets / Emerging Markets and offers the possibility to develop into other markets and disciplines over time.

The ideal candidate disposes of the following skill set:

o Swiss or European degree in law and admittance to the bar; additional relevant education (e.g. LL.M.) is an asset
o Several years of practical experience in international or Swiss private banking or in an international law firm focusing on banking topics, particularly wealth management
o Interest in complex, international legal and regulatory issues
o Strong communication skills and ability to reconcile divergent positions
o Ability to manage multiple internal and external interfaces
o Ability to efficiently cooperate with and manage external legal counsels
o Interest in conducting education for front staff
o Fluent in English (additional languages such as German are an additional asset)

UBS can offer you an environment geared towards performance, attractive career opportunities, and an open corporate culture that values and rewards the contribution of every individual. Together we will shape and strengthen the UBS brand.

Want to further your career in a global organization that values individual talent? Apply now at www.ubs.com/careers. We look forward to hearing from you.

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UBS
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