Legal Counsel - Derivatives

Legal & Compliance Counsel Location: Remote A role that inspires you Join an international organisation as Legal & Compliance Counsel, supporting a broad range of regulatory, compliance, and data protection matters across Europe. In this role, you will work closely with the compliance and data protection teams to strengthen governance frameworks while also gaining exposure to emerging environmental and ESG regulations. Key Responsibilities: Advise on compliance and regulatory matters, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, whistleblowing, and trade compliance. Support data protection and cybersecurity topics, including drafting agreements such as data transfer arrangements and terms of use. Contribute to the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and controls. Work closely with the Data Protection Officer and the wider compliance team on governance initiatives. Monitor regulatory developments and support compliance with environmental and ESG-related regulations. Assist with the implementation of compliance programmes and internal training initiatives. Your Profile: Qualified lawyer in a major European jurisdiction. Around 5 years’ post-qualification experience in compliance, regulatory law, or data protection. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and data protection regulations. Interest in expanding into environmental and ESG-related regulatory topics. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in an international environment. Fluent English; German is advantageous. Chinese language skills are highly beneficial. Willingness to travel regularly to Munich. What’s on Offer? A broad legal and compliance role with exposure to international regulatory topics. Opportunity to work on evolving ESG and sustainability regulations. Collaborative international legal and compliance team environment. Competitive compensation package and strong development opportunities.

Privacy Counsel Location: Nuremberg A role that inspires you Our client is seeking a Privacy Counsel to shape privacy strategy across digital, e-commerce, AI, and customer experience initiatives. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, enabling innovation while ensuring responsible and compliant use of personal data in a complex international environment. Key Responsibilities: Advise business stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters, particularly in e-commerce, marketing, analytics, and AI-driven projects. Align privacy priorities with business objectives, balancing risk and innovation. Provide practical, scalable guidance on GDPR and related global data protection regulations. Conduct and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments and Data Protection Impact Assessments. Draft and negotiate privacy-related agreements and contractual clauses. Support stakeholders in handling data breaches and consumer complaints. Contribute to the development of global privacy frameworks and governance standards. Enable compliant and responsible use of emerging technologies. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer. At least 5 years’ experience advising on privacy compliance in an international corporate or law firm environment. Strong expertise in GDPR; knowledge of AI and cybersecurity regulations is an advantage. Experience in technology, digital, or e-commerce environments is beneficial. Proven track record in implementing privacy requirements in complex business settings. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance. Structured, proactive, and independent working style with high quality standards. What’s on Offer? A strategic privacy role at the intersection of technology and consumer experience. International collaboration within a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. Opportunity to shape global privacy governance. Long-term professional development in a digital business landscape.

Legal Counsel - Data Protection Location: Munich A role that inspires you Join a central Compliance & Data Protection function within an internationally active organisation as a Legal Counsel - Data Protection. In this role, you will take responsibility for advising on data protection matters, further developing compliance structures, and ensuring legally sound processes across the business. Key Responsibilities: Advise internal departments on the implementation of data protection requirements. Develop, implement, and monitor compliance and data protection policies and guidelines. Maintain and further develop the internal data protection management system. Monitor legal developments, case law, and regulatory guidance, assessing their impact on the organisation. Draft, review, and negotiate data protection-related contracts and clauses. Conduct and update risk analyses and develop risk mitigation measures with specialist departments. Prepare reports for management and liaise with supervisory authorities. Deliver training sessions and raise awareness on compliance and data protection topics. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer, ideally with the Second State Examination; admission as in-house counsel is possible. Initial professional experience in data protection, IT law, or risk management. Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style. Strong analytical skills and confident, assertive manner. High level of integrity, team spirit, and openness to new topics. Excellent German and English skills. What’s on Offer? A central in-house role with broad responsibility in compliance and data protection. Opportunity to shape and further develop governance structures. Flexible and mobile working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance. Long-term development opportunities within a stable organisation.

Legal Counsel - Energy Trading Law Location: Frankfurt am Main An international financial institution is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its energy trading and capital markets legal team. The role provides legal support to trading and business units on OTC derivatives and related trading activities within a global environment. Key Responsibilities: Advise trading and business teams on OTC derivative and energy trading transactions. Negotiate ISDA and other master agreements and support transaction structuring. Advise on collateral arrangements and close-out netting. Support trading activities, including access to trading venues and broker agreements. Provide legal input on repo, securities lending, securities trading, custody, settlement and clearing activities. Work closely with internal stakeholders across multiple functions and jurisdictions. Key Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer. Strong academic background with excellent analytical skills. Relevant professional experience in energy trading, derivatives or capital markets law. Strong interest in energy and commodities trading. Confident negotiating and advising in English; additional languages are an advantage. Team-oriented, commercially minded and able to work independently. What’s on Offer: International and collaborative working environment. Broad exposure to energy trading and capital markets activities. Flexible working arrangements and strong focus on work–life balance. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.