Description

Our client is an international Investmentbank looking for a Senior Legal Counsel m/f/d- Wealth Management on Associate Director Level.

The bank offers a range of services including wealth and asset management, investment banking, and corporate banking, focusing on high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.

The Wealth Management Legal team forms a critical part of the bank’s legal department, providing legal counsel to the various business units on matters related to banking operations and regulatory compliance.

This support includes overseeing the initiation, execution, and closure of banking transactions, as well as ensuring an effective operational framework for these activities (including alignment with EU regulatory requirements such as those related to sustainability).

Your tasks

• Contractual Support: Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of legal documents and agreements related to Wealth and Asset Management, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and mitigating potential risks.
• Regulatory Guidance: Advise on the interpretation and application of new and existing regulatory requirements, including EU-wide standards, sustainability directives, and sector-specific regulations impacting wealth and asset management.
• Risk Management and Dispute Resolution: Identify legal risks across transactions and advise on mitigation strategies; manage potential disputes, liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders, and act as the first point of contact for resolving legal conflicts.
• Corporate Governance: Support internal governance activities, including board and committee meetings for relevant areas, through guidance on legal standards and the drafting of minutes and resolutions.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies and guidelines to align the bank’s operations with legal requirements and best practices, especially for Wealth and Asset Management operations.
• Compliance Collaboration: Partner with Compliance and Risk departments to address and preempt regulatory and compliance issues, particularly in securities law, complaint management, and regulatory audits.
• Cross-Departmental Projects: Collaborate with various departments on cross-functional projects, providing legal support in new product launches, digital initiatives, and technology adoption to ensure legal risks are adequately addressed.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing: Conduct training sessions and develop resources to ensure internal teams are well-informed about relevant legal and regulatory updates impacting wealth and asset management.

Your profile

• Fully qualified lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience in Wealth and Asset Management, as well as broader banking operations.
• In-depth knowledge of supervisory law, securities law, and EU regulatory frameworks impacting the financial sector.
• Strong interest in digital solutions, IT infrastructure, and the intersection of technology with banking processes.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills for managing information across various departments and locations.
• Fluent German and English proficiency, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively.
• Highly detail-oriented, capable of independent and pragmatic decision-making.
• Confident, adaptable, and culturally aware with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to travel for business as needed.