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Job type
Full time
Location
Zug, Switzerland
Company size
Mature [ 50+ employess ]
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Job Description
Manage legal operations, provide compliance advice, and develop compliance strategies for the Safe Ecosystem Foundation. Support the legal team in various matters, including contract management and KYC/KYB processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide compliance advisory services to the Management / Foundation Council and in various projects related to programs run by the Foundation as well as for strategic developments in a very dynamic environment.
- Development and execution of an overall compliance strategy for the Foundation.
- Identification and reporting of compliance risks as well as development and implementation of mitigating measures (e.g sanctions and embargo laws).
- Education and training of employees on compliance topics and updates of policies & guidelines of the Foundation.
- Liaise and coordinate with external advisors and assist in preparing necessary documentation for reporting purposes (ESA Reporting of the Foundation etc.).
- Manage KYC / KYB processes for programs and funding activities of the Foundation and Safe DAO.
- Manager of all legal operations in the legal department of the Foundation.
- Support in drafting, reviewing and negotiating all kinds of agreements and internal regulations for the legal team.
- Liaise with foreign regulators, external counsels and internally with the management and the Foundation Council regarding all legal and compliance requests.
- Drive further legal and regulatory projects regarding strategic developments in a very dynamic environment.
Requirements
- An outstanding Swiss / EU law or (business) economics degree.
- Minimum 3-4 years of proven experience either as a lawyer in the financial services industry or as an in-house counsel / compliance officer.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to lead contract negotiations and to deal directly with senior counsels.
- Conceptual thinker with strong analytical and technical skills as well as courage to provide clear guidance based on own assessments.
- Problem-solving ability and mental flexibility to find pragmatic solutions supporting the business with innovative products and business concepts.
- Goal and result-oriented, able to work with minimal direction and provide hands-on and practicable solutions (with a good commercial business sense).
- English on a full professional working proficiency level.
- Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced business environment as well as dealing with ambiguity and the courage to provide clear guidance based on own assessments.
- Being comfortable working with international and multi-disciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Hybrid of remote and office working:Spend time at our Zug office with an equal balance of home working to suit your lifestyle.
- 30 vacation days as standard:Take the time off you need no matter where you work. All of our contributors get 30 vacation days by default, with public holidays in addition.
- Home Working Budget:Personalize your home office with a dedicated budget! Choose from a sleek desk, top-notch headphones, a comfy chair, and more. We're committed to creating a workspace that inspires you.
- State-of-the-Art Hardware:Enjoy the latest laptop of your choice! We understand the importance of having the right tools, and we provide you with the best-in-class hardware for seamless productivity.
- Continuous Learning:Invest in yourself with our personal education and conference budgets. Stay ahead of the curve by attending conferences, workshops, and courses that align with your professional growth.
- Innovative Fridays:Unleash your creativity! Spend Friday afternoons diving into research or working on a side project within our exciting ecosystem. It's the perfect opportunity to explore new ideas and contribute to innovative endeavours.
- Flexible Work Schedules:Embrace work-life balance with our flexible working schedules. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and our hybrid work policies empower you to choose a working style that suits you best.
About this job
Job category
Legal
Job type
Full time
Location
Zug, Switzerland
Company size
Mature [ 50+ employess ]
Apply now
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