Legal Counsel

at  Leonteq AG

WHO WE ARE

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services and predominantly covers the capital protection, yield enhancement and participation product classes. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions. Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees.
Leonteq generated turnover of CHF 21.3 billion and posted total operating income of CHF 260.0 million in 2023. As of 31 December 2023, Leonteq’s shareholders’ equity totalled CHF 780.1 million.
Leonteq has an investment grade rating from the rating agencies Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., who have evaluated and assigned ratings to Leonteq AG and Leonteq Securities AG, respectively. Furthermore, Leonteq has ESG ratings from both MSCI as well as Sustainalytics.
Leonteq is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON) and is a securities firm regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Authority FINMA and is a member of the Swiss Structured Product Association.
About the role
At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.

What you’ll do

• Advise on all regulatory matters concerning financial markets, (e.g. WpHG, WpIG, MiFID 2, MiFIR, Transparency Directive)
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, such as distribution agreements and cooperation agreements with various Leonteq entities
• Advise on EU data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR), supporting the Group DPO
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide legal support on structured products
• Stay updated on legal developments and regulatory changes affecting the financial services industry and the Leonteq Group
• Support the business in navigating complex regulatory environments and provide strategic legal advice
• Engage and liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g. BaFin) and external advisors

What you’ll need

• Qualified to practice law in Germany
• At least 4 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience, preferably within the financial services or capital markets sector (whether in-house or at a specialized law firm)
• Strong expertise in regulatory aspects of financial markets, with a focus on structured products, and good knowledge of data protection issues
• Willingness to engage in a diverse range of tasks and work on the development of new business initiatives
• Fluency in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Additional degrees (e.g. LLM) and knowledge of other European languages

Why you’ll love working here

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative company
• Exposure to a broad range of legal and regulatory issues in the financial markets
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Career development opportunities within a leading financial technology company

• Advise on all regulatory matters concerning financial markets, (e.g. WpHG, WpIG, MiFID 2, MiFIR, Transparency Directive)
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, such as distribution agreements and cooperation agreements with various Leonteq entities
• Advise on EU data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR), supporting the Group DPO
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide legal support on structured products
• Stay updated on legal developments and regulatory changes affecting the financial services industry and the Leonteq Group
• Support the business in navigating complex regulatory environments and provide strategic legal advice
• Engage and liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g. BaFin) and external advisor