anninafurrer

Legal Counsel, Regulatory And Compliance Attorney

Swiss Attorney at Law with a wide background of work experience in Switzerland and abroad. Served more than 9 years as legal and regulatory specialist in top tier law firms and international companies, amongst others regulated financial institutions including fintech. Has broad experience especially in corporate,  commercial laws and regulatory laws (e.g. MiCA, FATF Travel Rule), with a focus on technology / software heavy and fintech oriented business models. Possesses a deep understanding of technology, the financial services industry and traditional and digital assets. Analytical thinker with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable guidance. Proactive, very diligent worker with excellent communication skills in German and English (spoken and written) as well as adaptable team player. 





Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $120,000

Hourly rate: $350

Nationality: 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Residency: 🇨🇭 Switzerland


Experience

Legal Counsel
Teks Capital Ltd.
2020 - 2026
Teks Capital Ltd. is a regulated investment manager developing products in different asset classes including digital assets - Provide regulatory and commercial guidance on partnership and financial products, including financial instruments and crypto services - Advise portfolio managers and compliance team on legal and regulatory aspects including structuring, operation and distribution of cryptocurrency products - Draft, review and negotiate various legal documents, including agreements for digital assets (e.g. contracts with service providers such as custodians etc.) - Oversee investor onboarding from legal and regulatory perspective ensuring compliance with applicable AML/KYC standards, SoF/SoW or risk disclosures and managing risks such as counterparty risks or sanctions - Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the digital assets and blockchain area to assess their impact on the firm's strategy, product and services and advise management on measures and risk mitigation
Legal Counsel
AMS Attorneys Furrer
2018 - 2025
- Founder and Managing Partner at AMS Attorneys Furrer to provide regulatory advice especially in the field of corporate and commercial laws, financial market laws and data protection laws, with a focus on blockchain, cryptocurrency and fintech business models - Managing regulatory licensing vis-a-vis government and authorities including preparation of regulatory documents and submissions - Ensuring AML/KYC compliance, onboarding and monitoring of clients's investors and their transactions including SoW/SoF and transaction monitoring in cryptocurrency - Drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, especially commercial, licensing, trading or partnership agreements with digital platforms, - Provide legal counsel and corporate/legal governance frameworks and compliance policies in line with all applicable regulations - Following and researching on developments in the field of finance, technology and compliance et al. to provide and present tailored risk-based advice to clients
Legal Counsel
Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.
2014 - 2017
Bank Julius Baer is a Swiss Private Bank with focus on wealth management including digital assets - Assess and advise on all legal and regulatory issues arising from relationships with clients such as the advisory and investment process or financial products, including cross-border rules - Handling management of client complaints, litigation, enforcement proceedings and internal investigations - Drafting and reviewing various banking contracts, general terms, policies, compliance framework, asset management and advisory agreements, investment documentation, product terms etc. - Reviewing client onboarding, accurateness and completeness of account documentation - Monitoring legal and regulatory developments & initiatives and advise the management about measures to mitigate legal risks - Collaborating closely with other internal stakeholders such as Risk Management, Credit, Finance etc.
Legal Trainee
Fellmann Tschümperlin Lötscher
2012 - 2013
- Consulted with clients and developed legal strategies in various fields of law, including contract law, corporate law, intellectual property law, competition and data protection law - Performed legal research and prepared legal documents in German and English - Represented clients in court trials and appeals
Legal Trainee
Baer & Karrer Ltd.
2010 - 2010
- Managed daily briefs and mandates in corporate and commercial law, finance, mergers and acquisitions, succession and asset planning and litigation - Drafted various memoranda and applications for public authorities especially in corporate and commercial laws - Legal counsel and guidance towards clients and their stakeholders especially in the field of corporate, investment and financial market law
Attorney Assistant
Baer & Karrer Ltd.
2010 - 2010
- Research and provided legal advice especially in corporate and commercial laws - Drafted and assessed various agreements and presentations, memorandums and submissions to government in different field of law - Conduct regular legal and risk assessments including e.g. counterparty risks for clients, market risks etc. - Proofreading assistance of various legal documents and communication
Supply Chain Manager
Mecanex USA Inc.
2009 - 2009
- Drafted and reviewed supply chain management contracts and terms and conditions - Managed complete day-to-day operations relating accounts payable, accounts receivable and supplier management, including preparation of supply chain frameworks - Verified warehouse stocks and managed suppliers to ensure deadlines - Responsible for accurate filing of documentation and internal coordination of data management updates
Contract Officer
RUAG Switzerland AG
2008 - 2008
- Scrutinised, drafted and assessed agreements especially in the areas of procurement and sales in German and English - Drafted complex lists and maintained contract database - Contacted and cooperated with in-house clients concerning revisions or deadlines in agreements, closely following up with different internal stakeholders
Attorney Assistant
Marenco Szabo Attorneys Tax Advisors Ltd.
2008 - 2010
- Drafting and reviewing letters, formatting documents, briefs, motions and client forms especially in the area of corporate and investment law in German, English and Italian - Provided entire office management

Skills

bitcoin
blockchain
compliance
crypto
kyc
legal
english
german