Senior Legal Counsel Banking Law

Berlin. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will work in the Banking Law & Litigation Team to support the launch and scaling of banking and financial products. You will provide legal advice to management and the Executive Board while managing regulatory requirements and litigation.

What you will do

Contribute to the launch and scaling of banking and financial products.
Provide holistic advice to management and the Executive Board on legal matters.
Evaluate complex regulatory requirements and develop legally sound concepts.
Collaborate with Product and Compliance teams.
Act as the point of contact for regulatory audits and supervisory authorities.
Coordinate collaboration with external legal counsel.
Conduct court and dispute resolution proceedings and manage significant litigation.

Required qualifications

Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist) with completed First and Second State Law Examinations.
At least 4 years of professional experience.
Significant portion of experience in banking and financial law at a renowned law firm and/or an international company.
Comprehensive knowledge of banking and financial law and adjacent legal fields.
Fluent in written and spoken German and English.
Strong interest in technical and business contexts and digital business models.
Ability to work independently and make decisions.
Pragmatic approach to new topics and legal areas.
High level of integrity, dedication, and initiative.
Willingness to take on personnel management responsibilities.

Nice to have

Fintech experience
Completed specialised lawyer course in banking and capital markets law (Fachanwaltslehrgang im Bank- und Kapitalmarktrecht)
Holds the title of Specialist Lawyer (Fachanwalt)
Additional languages such as French, Spanish, or Italian

Benefits

Personal development budget
Work from home budget
Discounts to fitness and wellness memberships
Language apps
Public transportation discounts
Premium subscription on personal N26 bank account
Subscriptions for friends and family members
Additional day of annual leave for each year of service
Relocation package with visa support

About the company

N26 has reimagined banking for today's digital world through technology and design. The company is headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple European cities.