(Senior) Legal Counsel

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Selby JenningsRecruitment Consultant in the Financial Sector – Building Strong Relationships with Stakeholders in the Legal Sphere.Step into a highly specialized financial institution located in the vibrant center of Munich, where finance meets innovation in a truly distinctive sector. This organization operates at the crossroads of complex international markets and high-value asset financing, serving a niche clientele with tailored financial solutions.With a strong international footprint and a reputation for precision and reliability, the company supports sophisticated transactions that require deep industry insight, legal expertise, and strategic thinking. Its work spans cross-border financing structures, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance-often involving unique assets and long-term partnerships.The environment is collaborative and intellectually stimulating, offering legal professionals the opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary teams on impactful projects. Here, your legal skills directly contribute to shaping innovative financial products and ensuring regulatory excellence in a fast-evolving global landscape.Position RequirementsCompleted First and Second State Examinations in German Law (Erstes und Zweites Juristisches Staatsexamen), or qualification as a solicitor under English law, or an equivalent legal qualification from another jurisdiction.Post-qualification experience in banking/finance law, gained at a leading international law firm, financial institution, or other regulated entity.Proven expertise in both banking/finance law and regulatory matters.Excellent drafting skills in English legal context. Drafting skills in German and French will be regarded as an asset.Experience coordinating input across multinational internal teams and external advisors (law firms, consultants, auditors).Key ResponsibilitiesConsult on all legal areas across relevant areas of banking and finance law, with a focus on asset-based financing (e.g., aircraft and helicopter financing), joint ventures, and corporate financing.Advise on international asset and supplier financing transactions, including drafting, negotiation, and execution of related legal documentation.Develop and draft new transaction templates for various deal types, with a particular focus in the context of financing.Review and update existing standard documentation to ensure compliance and relevance.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including credit and loan agreements, security documentation, suretyships, repos, confidentiality agreements, and cooperation agreements.Identify and assess potential legal risks in financing contracts and transaction structures.Deliver legal training to other departments and support the preparation of standard contractual documents for finance transactions.Provide legal support and active involvement for processes involving new products.Monitor legal and regulatory developments to ensure ongoing compliance.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinanceIndustriesBankingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Selby Jennings by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Senior Legal Counsel” roles.Greater Munich Metropolitan Area 3 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr