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


