Legal Counsel

Larson Maddox; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic international environment

Zusammenfassung

A leading legal services firm in Berlin is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate is a German-qualified lawyer with expertise in banking law, risk management knowledge, and fluent in both German and English. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in a dynamic environment where you can influence compliance and risk management strategies.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of relevant experience in legal role within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of German civil law and banking supervisory law.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting banking and finance.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive legal advice under German law to business departments.
• Review, draft, and negotiate supplier agreements and commercial contracts.
• Implement high-risk exposure policies and perform allocated controls.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and influence compliance standards.
• Lead projects within organization initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Fluent German

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Risk management knowledge

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

1st and 2nd Legal State Examination

Jobbeschreibung

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Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Risk Management
  • Provide comprehensive legal advice under German law to various business departments.
  • Review and advise on lending documentation, product-related questions, and day-to-day requests from stakeholders.
  • Analyze and interpret German/EU regulatory requirements, ensuring contracts and business practices comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Advise on civil law and banking supervisory law matters.
  • Keep abreast of legislative changes impacting banking and finance, proactively informing internal stakeholders.
  • Identify legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
• Contract Management
  • Review, draft, and negotiate supplier agreements and other commercial contracts.
  • Ensure contractual terms align with regulatory requirements and internal risk policies.
• Compliance & Policy Implementation
  • Implement medium to high‑materiality/high‑risk‑exposure policies and perform allocated controls.
  • Raise internal awareness on regulatory risks and deliver relevant training programs.
  • Develop and maintain compliance frameworks to mitigate legal and operational risks.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Communicate independently with colleagues at all levels, including Management Board and senior leadership.
  • Provide clear explanations and justifications for compliance controls and their outcomes.
  • Influence and drive behavioral change where necessary to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Project & Change Management
  • Lead projects and/or manage the Legal & Compliance workstream within broader organizational initiatives.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel to ensure timely and effective project delivery.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualifications: 1st and 2nd Legal State Examination or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience: Several years of relevant experience in an international law firm or in‑house legal role within banking or financial services.
• Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of German civil law and banking supervisory law.
  • In‑depth understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting banking and finance.
  • Familiarity with risk management processes and compliance tools.
• Competencies:
  • Ability to interpret complex cases and provide practical solutions.
  • Proven ability to assimilate complex information and support strategic decision‑making.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in German and English.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Project leadership and change management experience.

• Work in a dynamic, international environment with exposure to complex legal and regulatory challenges.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and make a tangible impact on compliance and risk management strategies.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global organization.

Desired Skills and Experience

German‑qualified lawyer (1st & 2nd State Exam) with banking law expertise, strong regulatory & risk management knowledge, contract negotiation skills, and fluent German/English.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Banking

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