General Counsel

MAM Gruppe; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading fintech company in Essen is seeking a motivated General Counsel to advise on legal matters, manage risk, and support business expansion. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, preferably in fintech, and be fluent in both German and English. This position offers the chance to influence company strategy and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in-house or at a commercial law firm.
• Strong background in fintech, financial services, or banking supervision law is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of civil, contract, data protection, and regulatory law.
• Business-fluent German and English required.

Aufgaben

• Be the trusted legal advisor to management and all departments.
• Drive risk analysis and provide solution-oriented recommendations.
• Lead on contracts, partnerships, and business-critical agreements.
• Develop governance structures and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage external advisors and represent the company with regulators.

Kenntnisse

Legal advisory skills

Risk analysis

Contract negotiation

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Fully qualified lawyer (2nd State Exam)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

General Counsel – FinTech Expansion

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of one of the fastest-growing fintechs in Europe?

We are looking for a highly motivated General Counsel who wants to take ownership, provide strategic guidance, and support our expansion into new markets.

Your Impact

• Be the trusted legal advisor to management and all departments across the company.
• Drive risk analysis and provide pragmatic, solution-oriented recommendations in a dynamic environment.
• Take the lead on contracts, partnerships, and other business-critical agreements.
• Develop governance structures, internal guidelines, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
• Manage external advisors and represent the company in interactions with regulators and authorities.
• Support corporate law matters, governance, and legal housekeeping while keeping an eye on new legal and regulatory developments.

What You Bring

• Fully qualified lawyer (2nd State Exam) with several years of experience in-house or at a commercial law firm.
• Background in fintech, financial services, or banking supervision law is a strong plus.
• In-depth knowledge of civil, contract, data protection, and regulatory law.
• Business-fluent German and English, with strong communication skills at all levels.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, and the ability to balance legal risks with commercial opportunities.