Legal Adviser

Pictet is an investment-led service company, offering wealth management, asset management and related services.

We are an independent investment partnership known for our long-term mindset, responsible approach to business and entrepreneurial spirit. These principles have defined us since 1805. For our clients, colleagues, and wider society, we always aim to do the right thing and honour our commitment to enduring quality.

With more than CHF 686 billion in assets under management or custody as of December 31st 2023, Pictet is today one of the leading Europe-based independent wealth and asset managers.

The Group is headquartered in Geneva, where its activities began, and employs more than 5000 employees. With 30 offices, it is also present in Amsterdam, Basel, Barcelona, ​​Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Lausanne, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Monaco, Montreal, Munich, Nassau, Osaka, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Singapore, Stuttgart, Taipei, Tel-Aviv, Tokyo, Turin, Verona, Shanghai, New York and Zurich.

Your team

The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group is represented at 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, and currently employs over 5200 people. Pictet has been present since 1989 in Luxembourg, where it employs over 700 people.

Corporate Functions includes the Group’s non-banking activities and employs more than 600 people. These functions are carried out by specialists with expertise across all business units, and include Communications, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Organisation & Digital, Risk and Tax departments.

Your role

The role of the function is to provide legal support to PWM (Pictet Wealth Management) and the various business lines (Independent Managers, Human Resources, General Services, Credits, Life Insurance, etc.). The Legal Adviser also provides legal support to BPAG Luxembourg as well as to BPAG branches (France, Spain, Monaco, Italy & UK except Germany), in support of Legal Management and team members.

• Providing legal support for the Bank's Pictet Wealth Management (PWM) business line and Corporate Departments (HR, Risk, Finance, Audit, Compliance, Tax …) in Luxembourg and in Europe,
• Ensure the analysis, legal research, and writing work, in terms of compliance with the Bank's standards and security, while developing a practical and solution-oriented approach (Legal and business project, claims, bank contractual framework, follow-up of seizure or succession files...),
• Respond to information requests from competent authorities in matters of prudential supervision, judicial / criminal, administrative, and / or tax affairs,
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Luxembourg, at European and international level that are likely to affect the financial sector,
• Assist the business lines in monitoring and implementing legislative and regulatory developments related to their field, to guarantee the legal security of Bank Pictet & Cie (Europe) AG (BPAG) Luxembourg and its branches (France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, and the United Kingdom, except Germany), considering business development needs. This includes carrying out in-depth research and analysis,
• Participate in the negotiation and drafting of contracts, as well as any other legal document such as memos, notes, and legal opinions,
• Analyze the operational impacts related to legal changes and initiate the necessary changes,
• Identify, prevent, and minimize legal risks that may affect the Bank in Luxembourg and its branches.

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We will not accept any CVs from agencies.

In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record. This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.

Flexible and modern ways of working

As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote the well-being of our employees through a set of flexible working arrangements, ranging from a work-from-home policy for eligible functions to opportunities for annualised part-time leave and extended parental leave.

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.