Banking / Financial Services Lawyer - #2104523

We are searching an Individual for a permanent position within the EMEA Legal division for a qualified lawyer to be based in Frankfurt, with a focus on providing advice on a range of banking, corporate and regulatory matters for the Firm’s entities. The role requires a “hands on” collaborative approach across the team’s portfolio of work as it continues to evolve.

The Frankfurt Legal team works in close cooperation and dialogue with product coverage & specialist lawyers in other EMEA jurisdictions and with the Compliance and Global Financial Crimes functions across EMEA.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What will you be doing?

Banking & Financial Services

Legal advisory services to relevant Business Units including Investment Banking, Global Capital Markets and Sales & Trading:

• Providing legal advice on banking and financial services issues, in particular related to deposit-taking activities, lending and capital markets activity, including reviewing and drafting contracts, client negotiations and advising on the German aspects of transaction documentation
• Providing support on projects, new business initiatives, including involvement in the new product, franchise, conflict, and other internal risk control processes
• Advising on domestic and cross-border licensing and regulatory requirements to support business activities and providing guidance on local market practice
• Briefing internal committees and stakeholders as appropriate, supporting the provision of relevant training, managing external counsel relationships locally and complying with relevant divisional processes
  
  

Corporate

Assisting with legal and regulatory advice to Firm Management and other stakeholders on legal entity management, commercial contracts and internal controls, and related prudential regulatory issues. The candidate will also be expected to provide local governance support, working with the company secretarial functions in Frankfurt and other EMEA jurisdictions.

Regulatory

Providing advice on prudential regulatory matters relevant to the EU legal entities. Working closely with EMEA Regulatory Affairs lawyers to identify and assess new German and EU regulatory initiatives that are impactful to the business and operations in Germany and provide legal coverage in relation to relevant implementation projects, including on interpretation issues or interactions with regulators.

What We’re Looking For

• German law qualified lawyer essential, with 5+ years post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house financial services Legal department
• Strong understanding of corporate/banking law and the financial services regulatory regime applicable in Europe
• Excellent communication skills (in both German & English), with an ability to impact and influence senior colleagues
• Collegiate / team player but with the ability to work independently to drive matters forward and represent the Legal & Compliance Division
  
  

Skills That Will Help You In The Role

• Problem solver with ability to tackle new areas of law without prior experience
• Proactive, highly organized, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of any of the relevant business / product areas would be useful but not essential
• Experience working in-house
  
  

Where will you be working?

The lawyers and other professionals of the Legal & Compliance Division provide a wide range of services to our business units. They might help to structure a complex and sensitive cross-border transaction; advise on a new product introduction; develop a training program or defuse an investor dispute. They preserve the Firm’s invaluable reputation for integrity and protect the Firm from sanctions with policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements around the world. They also strive to maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policy makers and the regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the Firm’s businesses.

Flexible Work Statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Internal Applicants

Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here .

Equal Opportunities Statement

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If t his role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.