Switzerland - Zürich
Legal
Group Functions
Key responsibilities
Are you a senior lawyer with several years of post-qualification experience and a strong interest in corporate finance transactions? Are you looking for a responsible and varied role at the intersection of law, business and external advisors? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, similar to the transactions team in a commercial law firm? If so, you are the person we are looking for.
You will become part of an experienced, dynamic and collegial team that is eager to embrace change and values professional exchange. You will:
- advise on all legal matters regarding structured and syndicated credit financings, including negotiating syndicated and bilateral loan agreements and related financing documents
- give clear, precise legal advice to our business partners and other risk functions
- help shaping the way we work in Group Legal - together with us and with AI by your side
Job Reference \#
330298BR
City
Zürich
Job Type
Full Time
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The team
You-ll be working in the Transaction Banking Legal team which, as part of a deal team with other functions within UBS, provides legal support (often together with outside counsel) in structuring, documenting and negotiating complex national and international corporate and leveraged financing transactions. We provide our business partners in the Corporate & Institutional Clients units with high-quality, coherent advice and tailor-made solutions.
Your skills and experience
- a Master degree in law and Swiss bar admission, ideally with a postgraduate qualification (LL.M or similar)
- proven practical experience in a similar position, preferably in the transactions business, either in a commercial law firm or in-house
- an interest in complex legal issues and business transactions
- being a great communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to cooperate with and manage internal business partners and functions as well as external legal counsels
- able to work independently and under pressure and towards challenging deadlines
- solution oriented and able to think 'out of the box' when supporting the development of new solutions and products
- interest and, ideally, work experience in using AI and Legal Tech tools
- you are fluent in German and English (knowledge of Italian or French is an advantage)
About us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That-s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we-re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We-re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That-s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we-re more than ourselves.
We-re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
Contact Details
UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
