Capital Markets Lawyer, 2+PQE

An internationally established law firm is looking to strengthen its Capital Markets practice in Munich or Frankfurt and is seeking an experienced Lawyer to join its growing team. The position is available on a full-time or part-time basis and offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and international capital markets transactions.

The team advises listed companies, mid-sized businesses and national and international banks across the full spectrum of capital markets law. Its work covers both equity and debt capital markets, including IPOs, prospectus preparation, public offerings, private placements, block trades and dual listings. The practice also advises on ongoing listed company obligations and a range of debt financing instruments, including convertible bonds, exchangeable bonds and profit participation rights. The role offers exposure to complex transactions, close collaboration with international colleagues and direct contact with leading market participants.

Your Profile:

• Relevant professional experience in capital markets law, ideally with additional experience in banking regulatory law.
• Excellent academic results in both German State Examinations in Law.
• A strong commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, combined with analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of commitment, initiative and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ambition to take the next step in your career.
• A doctorate and/or an LL.M. would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Opportunity:

• Sophisticated domestic and international capital markets transactions involving leading companies and financial institutions.
• High-quality legal work across equity and debt capital markets, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise.
• Direct contact with national and international clients and close collaboration with colleagues across an established international network.
• A highly motivated and ambitious team, with flat hierarchies and clear career progression opportunities.
• A supportive and open working environment with a strong feedback culture.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work, and a focus on work-life balance.
• Comprehensive national and international training and professional development opportunities, from the initial stages of your career through to partnership.
• Opportunities to contribute to Legal Tech, Pro Bono, diversity and inclusion, and ESG initiatives.
• The opportunity to develop your professional profile within an international law firm that values innovation, collaboration and continuous development.

For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact Sufjan Nadeem at: [email protected]

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

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