Knowledge Lawyer (m/f/d) – EU Capital Markets and Listed Companies

Freshfields; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a qualified lawyer to focus on capital markets regulations within the EU. The role requires expertise in debt and equity listings, with responsibilities including monitoring EU regulatory developments and providing insights relevant to capital markets. Ideal candidates will have strong academic qualifications and experience in a transactional legal practice. The position emphasizes equal opportunity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Proven academic achievement with focus on capital markets.
• High level of experience in a fee-earning legal role.
• Strong understanding of transactional law within the EU.

Responsibilities

• Deliver capital markets knowhow to law practitioners.
• Monitor EU regulatory developments affecting capital markets.
• Translate regulatory insights into client initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of EU capital markets regulations

Experience in transactional practice

Legal analysis and insight

Education

Completed legal studies or relevant degree

Post-graduate degree (advantageous)

Job description

Role summary

The role will focus on capital markets (debt and/or equity) and EU listed company regulation, working with practitioners across the global practice (and principally within the EU). Examples of areas within the role’s remit include the Prospectus Regulation, the Market Abuse Regulation, Shareholders’ Rights, Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence, and Transparency Directives, EU Green Bond Standard, etc.

You will deliver EU capital markets and listed company knowhow to lawyers our Continental European practice to maximise efficiency and minimise risk in line with business priorities. You'll monitor and provide expert insights into EU regulatory developments that are relevant to the European capital markets and to companies with a debt and/or equity listing in the EU, understanding what these developments mean for our clients and practice (including in the context of M&A) and translating that into client and internal facing initiatives.

Experience and qualifications

• For Amsterdam: Completed legal studies, a qualifying degree (e.g. lawyer, specialist lawyer or doctorate)
• For Brussels: in addition to your Belgian law degree, a post-graduate degree is an asset
• For Madrid: completed lawyer degree (with first-class academic records)
• For Germany: Qualified lawyer (with first and second state exams) with top-class academic qualifications
• Proven academic achievement along with intellectual acumen
• A high level of relevant successful experience as a fee earner or a knowledge lawyer/professional support lawyer in a transactional practice with a focus on capital markets (equity and/or debt) and corporate listings within the EU.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the Republic of Ireland and providing the firm with evidence of that right prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.

Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Freshfields.