European Patent Attorney jobs in Germany

Frankfurt am Main

As an experienced legal professional in the field of international sanctions, you will play a key role within the Compliance function of Deutsche Börse Group (DBG). You will work closely with business units and control functions to ensure adherence to national and international sanctions regulations. Acting as a legal expert, you will provide guidance on complex sanctions‑related matters, contribute to the development of Group‑wide policies, and support the implementation of effective compliance frameworks to mitigate legal and reputational risks.

• Legal analysis and interpretation of sanction regimes (e.g. EU regulations, US Executive Orders) and their impact on DBG's legal entities
• Supporting the development and implementation of Group wide sanctions policies and procedures
• Advising business units across DBG on (legal) risks associated with financial sanctions
• Providing legal opinions on sanctions‑related issues
• Perform monitoring and sanctions alert handling activities to identify and prevent misconduct with sanctions and embargoes
• Provide training for dedicated target groups on specific sanctions topics

• Fully qualified lawyer with excellent academic credentials
• In depth knowledge of international sanctions regimes and their legal implementation
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the financial industry, law firm or similar compliance function
• Solid understanding of financial market infrastructure and financial products
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly and effectively
• High level of initiative, integrity and accountability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
• Collaborative mindset

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus - in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Collaborate and exchange on‑site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like‑minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.

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