Legal Counsel 80% Office location: Basel Department: Legal Service Unit: Service: Employment - Duration: 2 years Contract type: FTE%: 80% Application Deadline: 19/02/2024

Description

The Bank for International Settlements is hiring for a Legal Counsel, in Basel, Switzerland.

Although this role is based in Switzerland, our status as an international organisation allows us to hire globally. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members

Purpose of the job:

Under the authority of the General Counsel, and in cooperation with other members of the Legal Service, to provide appropriate advice on all legal matters relating to the Bank’s activities to the Board, Management, departments and services of the Bank, with a view to ensuring that the Bank acts with due respect for the rule of law at all times; to develop appropriate legal structures to support the Bank’s operations; to assure the provision, from time to time and on an ad hoc basis, of legal research and assistance to the central banking community on issues of interest to the Bank and to central banks with a view to fostering international legal cooperation and to promoting financial stability.

Principal accountabilities:

• Provides legal advice and guidance at all levels, in all matters concerning the legal structure and texts governing the Bank, its staff, and the conduct of its operations, with due regard for the Bank’s special status as an international organisation
• Provides legal advice and assistance to prevent and, when necessary, defend and settle disputes and litigation involving the Bank and, where appropriate, retains and advises outside counsel in this connection
• Establishes and/or maintains appropriate contact with public authorities and international institutions in Switzerland and in other countries regarding the status of the Bank and all legal matters relating to its activities
• Participates in the activities of committees and working groups and conducts legal research in areas of interest to the Bank and to the central banking community

  Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years’ experience as an attorney, preferably with a central bank and/or international financial institution in the public or private sector
  • Master’s level law qualification or equivalent.
  • International experience in legal issues relevant to the operations of central banks and/or international institutions
  • Excellent English drafting skills; knowledge of German/and or French would constitute an advantage
  • Ability to work independently on technically complex files
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

    Who we are:

    The Bank for International Settlements is a diverse organisation with colleagues from over 60 countries. By joining us in the international city of Basel, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We truly value diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the world we serve. We want the best people to work for us in an inclusive environment so welcome applications from all qualified candidates. At the BIS, we value equality and diversity in all its forms and one way we support diversity and inclusion is through our staff-run networks. You can discover more about diversity and inclusion at the BIS here .

    What the BIS offers:

    We want your time at the BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer the successful candidate with relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, thanks to our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families, childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.