Senior Paralegal, Global Asset Manager

Overview

TITLE Senior Paralegal START DATE As soon as possible DURATION 6 Months UTILIZATION 80 - 100%
LOCATION(S) Zürich Switzerland (hybrid)
AREA Legal

We are seeking a Senior Paralegal for a leading global asset manager in Switzerland. The Senior Paralegal will be a key member of the legal workstream supporting a strategic business transformation within the asset management function. The role involves contributing to complex integration efforts across multiple business lines. Fluency in English and German is required.

• Overseeing the review amendment and completion of a high volume of legal agreements involving institutional clients distribution partners third-party service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Identifying and prioritising legal documentation requirements with the ability to distinguish between regulatory-driven obligations and general contractual updates.
• Acting as a central coordination point between Legal Compliance Investment teams Relationship Management and external counsel to ensure efficient execution of legal work streams.
• Maintaining structured oversight of legal deliverables including tracking open items key risks milestones and relevant regulatory dependencies.
• Providing legally sound input into project deliverables such as status reports steering committee materials and internal communications.
• Supporting the alignment of contractual documentation with the organisations future-state operating model including contributing to the redesign or implementation of legal processes where required.

• A minimum of five years experience in a paralegal or legal operations role ideally within asset management private banking or another regulated financial services environment.
• Solid understanding of standard legal documentation in financial services including investment mandates distribution agreements client onboarding documentation and regulatory disclosures.
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of documentation and coordinate across multiple internal and external stakeholders with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to legal detail with confidence in reviewing and interpreting complex documentation.
• Prior involvement in change programs or cross-functional projects is an advantage.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.
• A degree in law or a related field is preferred; paralegal certification or a comparable legal qualification is desirable.

Please submit your application via our Careers portal including a resume. Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates who are based in Switzerland with a valid Swiss work permit. For any queries please reach out to Interim Legal.

Interim Legal is a trusted Alternative Legal Services Provider (ALSP) based in Zurich Switzerland. We help legal departments modernize their operating model while keeping the human element at its center. Specializing in various practice areas our solutions encompass commercial and corporate law healthcare and life sciences financial services technology and compliance.

• A workplace that champions diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for continuous growth
• Exposure to a network of legal & compliance professionals and thought leaders in the legal industry
• A competitive salary range that reflects your experience and Swiss market standards

Interim Legal is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating an equitable workplace and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We believe in nurturing talent and are committed to the professional success of our team members.