I have a client who seeks to appoint its Deputy General Counsel.

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, in order for the Bank to act at all times with due respect for the rule of law; to develop appropriate legal structures to support the Bank's operations; to ensure 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 promoting financial stability.

Principal accountabilities:

Provides legal advice and guidance at all levels of the Bank 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
Under the authority of the General Counsel, coordinates and oversees the work of other lawyers of the Legal Service; in the absence of the General Counsel, assumes primary responsibility for the operation of the Legal Service and represents the Legal Service at Management meetings or at other meetings
Provides legal advice and assistance to prevent and, when necessary, defend and settle disputes and litigation involving the Bank and, where appropriate, retains and directs 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

Job Requirements:

• PhD or Master's degree in law
• Extensive international experience at a high level of responsibility in legal issues relevant to the operations of central banks and/or international financial institutions
• Experience in a broad range of practice areas, in common law and civil law jurisdictions, of legal matters relating to banking transactions and international affairs
• English and knowledge of German and/or French
• Analytical, managerial and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent English drafting
• At least 10 years' experience as a senior attorney, preferably with a central bank and/or international financial institution in the public or private sector

For more information on this role please call me on 043 210 12 66 or email me at sarah@stamford-consultants.com.