Legal Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice on all regulatory matters related to financial markets, including WpHG, WpIG, MiFID 2, MiFIR, and the Transparency Directive.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, such as distribution and cooperation agreements with various Leonteq entities.
• Advise on EU data protection regulations, such as GDPR, in collaboration with the Group Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to offer legal support on structured products.
• Keep abreast of legal developments and regulatory changes impacting the financial services industry and the Leonteq Group.
• Assist the business in navigating complex regulatory environments and offer strategic legal guidance.
• Engage and communicate with regulatory authorities (e.g., BaFin) and external advisors.

Experience 

• Qualification to practice law in Germany.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience, preferably in the financial services or capital markets sector, either in-house or at a specialized law firm.
• Strong expertise in the regulatory aspects of financial markets, with a focus on structured products, and a solid understanding of data protection issues.
• Willingness to take on diverse tasks and contribute to the development of new business initiatives.
• Fluency in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Why you'll like working with us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative company.
• Exposure to a wide range of legal and regulatory issues in the financial markets.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Career development opportunities within a leading financial technology company.