Legal Counsel - OTC Derivatives

Overview

We are currently looking for a colleague to join our Securities Legal Team that is a part of our Legal Fund Governance Department. We are responsible for providing legal advice for all entities of the Universal Investment Group.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Independent examination and negotiation of fund related documentation / contracts under German law and providing templates of legal documents for departments.
• Review and negotiation of OTC contract documentation (DRV / ISDA) for various OTC products (e.g. credit derivatives).
• Legal support of class action proceedings for companies of the Universal Group.
• Handling legal issues for management, specialized departments and affiliated companies.
• Legal support, processing and evaluation of national and international legal developments such as directives and proposed legislation / advising the specialist departments regarding the implementation of legal and regulatory requirements for the investment business.

Your skills and experience

• Two state exams in law or comparable qualifications
• Professional experience of at least 4 years in the legal department of an investment company and / or a bank and / or a law or auditing firm desirable
• Working knowledge in the area of OTC derivates contracts (DRV / ISDA)
• Knowledge of German and, if applicable, international investment law desirable
• A careful and analytical way of working
• Very good knowledge of English
• Ability to work in a team and service-orientation

What we offer

• An exciting working environment and challenging tasks
• Extensive insight into the European fund industry
• Friendly, international and goal-oriented working environment
• High degree of independent work
• Attractive home office arrangements and working time flexibility

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries: Financial Services and Investment Management

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