Legal Counsel - OTC Derivatives

Universal-Investment; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading investment firm in Frankfurt is seeking a mid-senior level lawyer for their Securities Legal Team. The role involves negotiating legal documents, reviewing OTC contracts, and providing legal support for class actions. Candidates must have two state exams in law and at least four years of relevant experience. Offering a flexible work environment and attractive home office arrangements.

Leistungen

Attractive home office arrangements

Working time flexibility

Friendly and international working environment

Qualifikationen

• Professional experience of at least 4 years in legal department of investment company, bank, law or auditing firm.
• Working knowledge in the area of OTC derivatives contracts.
• A careful and analytical way of working.

Aufgaben

• Independent examination and negotiation of fund-related documentation/contracts under German law.
• Review and negotiation of OTC contract documentation for various OTC products.
• Legal support of class action proceedings for companies of the Universal Group.
• Handling legal issues for management and specialized departments.

Kenntnisse

Independent examination and negotiation

Review and negotiation of OTC contract documentation

Legal support for class action proceedings

Knowledge of German investment law

Very good knowledge of English

Teamwork and service orientation

Ausbildung

Two state exams in law or comparable qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are currently looking for a colleague to join our Securities Legal Team that is a part of our Legal Fund Governance Department. We are responsible for providing legal advice for all entities of the Universal Investment Group.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Independent examination and negotiation of fund related documentation / contracts under German law and providing templates of legal documents for departments.
• Review and negotiation of OTC contract documentation (DRV / ISDA) for various OTC products (e.g. credit derivatives).
• Legal support of class action proceedings for companies of the Universal Group.
• Handling legal issues for management, specialized departments and affiliated companies.
• Legal support, processing and evaluation of national and international legal developments such as directives and proposed legislation / advising the specialist departments regarding the implementation of legal and regulatory requirements for the investment business.

Your skills and experience

• Two state exams in law or comparable qualifications
• Professional experience of at least 4 years in the legal department of an investment company and / or a bank and / or a law or auditing firm desirable
• Working knowledge in the area of OTC derivates contracts (DRV / ISDA)
• Knowledge of German and, if applicable, international investment law desirable
• A careful and analytical way of working
• Very good knowledge of English
• Ability to work in a team and service-orientation

What we offer

• An exciting working environment and challenging tasks
• Extensive insight into the European fund industry
• Friendly, international and goal-oriented working environment
• High degree of independent work
• Attractive home office arrangements and working time flexibility

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries: Financial Services and Investment Management