Senior Legal Counsel Banking Law

Berlin. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will work in the Banking Law & Litigation team to support the introduction and scaling of banking and financial products. You will advise management and the board on legal matters regarding banking, trading, and crypto products.

What you will do

Work within the Banking Law & Litigation team to introduce and scale banking and financial products.
Advise management and the board on legal questions regarding banking, trading, and financial products.
Evaluate complex regulatory requirements and develop legal concepts for new products.
Collaborate with Product and Compliance teams.
Act as a contact person for regulatory audits and manage communication with supervisory authorities.
Coordinate cooperation with external legal advisors.
Independently conduct court and dispute resolution proceedings.

Required qualifications

German Volljurist with first and second state examinations completed with above-average results.
At least 4 years of professional experience.
Significant portion of experience in banking and financial law in a renowned law firm or international company.
Comprehensive knowledge of banking and financial law and adjacent legal areas.
Fluent German and English in spoken and written form.

Nice to have

Experience in Fintech.
Completed specialist lawyer training in banking and capital markets law or holding the title.
Additional languages such as French, Spanish, or Italian.

Benefits

Budget for personal development.
Home office budget.
Discounts on fitness and wellness memberships.
Language apps.
Public transport discounts.
Free access to an N26 Premium account.
Free subscriptions for friends and family.
One additional day of vacation for each year of service.
High degree of autonomy.
Access to modern technologies.
Relocation package including support for moving and visa processes.

About the company

N26 has reimagined banking for today's digital world using technology and design to build a global banking platform. The company has replaced physical branches and paperwork with an elegant digital experience.