.About the RoleWe'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 expectIn 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.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