Attorney (Banking and Capital Markets Law), all genders

Posted 7hrs ago

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Banking and capital-markets lawyer representing private clients in disputes against banks and financial providers. Joining Hopkins, a technology-focused German consumer-rights law firm.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise and represent clients on banking and capital markets law matters
  • Represent bank customers and retail investors in matters including account fees, fee increases, recalculation of interest on savings contracts, early repayment penalties, online banking fraud, and negligent investment advice
  • Conduct negotiations with opposing parties and opposing counsel
  • Draft statements of claim, legal submissions, and contracts
  • Handle cases independently and represent clients both out of court and in court proceedings
  • Work closely with various internal teams
  • Contribute experience and feedback to the product development process
  • Work with product managers and the executive team to automate legal processes

Requirements:

  • Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist) admitted to practice law in Germany, or with admission already applied for
  • At least one year of professional experience
  • Ideally, experience in banking and capital markets law
  • Experience representing consumers and investors in disputes with banks and financial service providers is a plus
  • Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
  • Interest in technology, data, and software for improving legal processes
  • Careful, conscientious, well-prioritized, and results-oriented approach
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take responsibility
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Willingness to contribute in a dynamic working environment

Benefits:

  • 26 days of annual leave
  • Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Germany
  • Office in Berlin available at any time
  • Opportunity to take on responsibility quickly and build a relevant caseload toward the Specialist Lawyer title
  • Inspiring, interdisciplinary team
  • Direct collaboration with product managers and the executive team
  • Significant influence on technology development
  • Attractive, performance-based compensation
  • Coverage of all costs associated with practicing as an attorney and maintaining your admission, including insurance and bar association fees
  • Flat hierarchies and extensive opportunities to shape the organization