Career Opportunities: Legal Adviser - Investment Team (125236)

Your team ##

Corporate Functions includes the Group-s non-banking activities and employs more than 800 people. These functions are carried out by specialists supporting all business units and comprise the Communications, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Risk and Tax departments.

You will join the Investment team within Legal PWM, part of Group Legal, providing legal advice and support to the Pictet Wealth Management (PWM) business line on investment-related matters (i.e., products and services).

Your role ##

In this role, you will provide legal guidance on investment-related matters, helping the business navigate the associated legal and regulatory framework.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on PWM services, notably advisory, discretionary management and execution-only mandates.

• Drafting client-facing product documentation related to private assets, hedge funds, mutual funds, structured products and derivatives.

• Providing legal input into the development and review of investment products, services and the broader financial offering.

• Analysing cross-border activities and coordinating with PWM Compliance in establishing a robust cross-border framework.

• Handling complex client complaints and litigation related to investment services and financial instruments.

• Providing legal assistance to internal clients such as trading desks and compliance teams.

• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments, assessing their impact on the business and supporting the implementation of necessary changes.

• Contributing to cross-functional projects and promoting a consistent legal approach within Legal PWM.

• Ensuring effective coordination and alignment of procedures and strategies with other legal departments and functions across the Pictet Group.

Your profile ##

• Admission to the Swiss bar is required.

• Relevant experience in Swiss banking and financial law, with exposure to investment products and services, gained within a financial institution and/or a law firm.

• Strong legal analysis and drafting skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical and business-oriented advice.

• Strong sense of responsibility, discretion and professional ethics.

• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across functions and areas of expertise.

• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken French and English is required.

REF.LA/LJ/BP

Note ##

We will not accept any CVs via agencies

Diversity & Inclusion ##

*Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.*