In House Counsel

About the RoleIn line with policies/standards and under instructions/controls of management and senior counsel, to provide standard legal advice and counsel to management and staff worldwide on diverse legal issues of medium complexity covering day-to-day operations, legislative trends and changes in the law and assist more senior counsel with complex research/preparation of special reports/etc. in order to minimise legal exposure to risks.

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Are you an experienced legal professional seeking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and globally recognized organization? Are you passionate about providing world-class legal counsel in a dynamic and innovative environment?

Join our outstanding team at Swift, where your dedication will help drive our mission forward. Our hardworking and high-reaching legal team closely collaborates with various departments to ensure flawless compliance with all legal requirements, ultimately contributing to the success of our global operations.

What to expect

In this role you will:

• Complete legal activities of medium complexity, offering sound legal advice and recommendations to support Swift's operations and ensure adherence to legal obligations.
• Undertake specific legal studies to investigate and propose guidelines, minimizing company exposure.
• Draft, review, and recommend company contracts, participate in negotiations, and recommend amendments to contracts worldwide for customers, suppliers, development projects, and more.
• Ensure regular updates to the company contracts database, providing management and staff with an efficient tool for contract follow-up.
• Prioritize direct claims procedures and internal actions to improve services.
• Liaise with management, staff, customers, suppliers, lawyers, and public administrations to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Undertake administrative tasks within the department and serve as an effective back-up for colleagues.
• Assist with in house Human Resources legal matters.
• Stay informed about changes in relevant areas of law, such as commercial and competition laws, licensing issues, and financial regulatory matters. This will help identify any potential effects on Swift operations.
• Lead risk assessments, manage a selection of controls, report on control status, and detect points of control failure.
• Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues, encouraging a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

What will make you successful?

• JD, must be eligible to register in VA as a Corporate Counsel
• 5-7 years of experience in legal matters within an in-house finance/IT/FinTech environment
• Consistent track record of delivering results following in-depth analyses of relevant issues and conflicting factors.
• Dedication to operational excellence, finding innovative ways to improve processes, and maintaining high standards for your work.
• Ability to build and reinforce customer relationships, taking every opportunity to listen and respond to their needs.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to optimize understanding and respect other views.
• Strong leadership, an achiever mentality), and ability to work independently in unchartered domains.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in commercial and competition laws, licensing issues, and telecommunication matters.
• Demonstrated ability to lead risk assessments and handle controls effectively.
• Consistent record of coaching and mentoring colleagues.
• Strong project management skills and experience in negotiating high value, strategic contracts on a global scale.

Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future

The salary range for this position in Virginia is $124,600 to $227,240 USD, depending on factors like skills and experience. We offer a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity based on personal and company performance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with no premium costs for employees and their families, and a retirement plan with matching 401k.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.