Senior Legal Counsel

Le Grand & Associates; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading law firm in Berlin is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice across multiple jurisdictions. The role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, managing regulatory projects, and advising on new laws impacting the financial sector. The ideal candidate has a law degree and at least 5 years of experience in a regulated environment. This position offers exposure to complex legal issues, a competitive remuneration package, and opportunities for long-term career development.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration package

Long-term career development opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Qualifikationen

• Fully qualified lawyer with a law degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational and drafting skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide pragmatic and strategic legal advice to business and support functions.
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements.
• Support cross-border projects and regulatory initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Law degree

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

For a highly confidential client operating in a regulated international environment, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a legal team supporting diverse business activities across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic and strategic legal advice to business and support functions on a wide range of commercial, regulatory and governance matters
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements with clients, partners and service providers
• Support cross-border projects and regulatory initiatives
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and contribute to the design and implementation of mitigation measures
• Advise on the application of new laws, regulations and industry standards impacting the financial sector
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external law firms and advisors
• Participate in internal committees, working groups and decision-making forums, contributing legal expertise to business initiatives

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with a law degree
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a regulated environment
• Strong analytical, organizational and drafting skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with autonomy
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented and business-minded approach
• Excellent communication skills with legal and non-legal stakeholders
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset

Benefits

• A senior-level position with high visibility and direct interaction with business stakeholders
• Exposure to complex and international legal matters within a dynamic financial environment
• A collaborative and professional working culture that values expertise, autonomy and initiative
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and market standards
• Long-term career development opportunities within a stable and reputable organization