For our Legal division in London we are looking to hire a:

Legal Counsel

Your role in the team

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and talented Legal Counsel to join the legal team at Berenberg's London Branch. This is a key position reporting directly to the London based team head of Berenberg’s Corporate Centre Legal UK, with a diverse workload encompassing general commercial as well as equities and investment banking business - related legal work in a fast-paced environment. The role is based onsite at our London Branch offices.

What will you do?

As a key member of the in-house legal team, you will provide comprehensive support across a range of business areas. Your primary focus will be on UK general commercial law, equities business (in particular trading and research) and related regulatory matters. This means:

1. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of documentation, including but not limited to broker terms and conditions, client contracts, research agreements, terms of business, commission sharing agreements as well as general commercial agreements.
2. Supporting internal stakeholders such as the Events, IT and Procurement teams in London.
3. Acting as a contact point for UK law related matters for the wider in-house legal team.
4. Engaging regularly with various internal functions including Compliance, HR, Tax, IT, Middle Office, and Operations to provide timely legal guidance and advice.
5. Providing oversight and expert advice on a variety of regulatory issues with a particular focus on the equities business.
6. Coordinating with external legal advisors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal advice is received when required.

Who are we looking for?

1. Legally qualified in England and Wales with a range of 2+ years PQE.
2. An equivalent background in a top tier law firm
3. Good experience working in a busy legal team would be advantageous.
4. Ideally the individual should have experience supporting a financial institution, specifically the equities and the investment banking business from a legal perspective.
5. High level of diligence, discipline, and integrity.
6. Experience of liaising with other departments during the negotiation process of a contract and taking instructions from the business and other functions.

What we offer you:

1. Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
2. Generous 30 day holiday allowance
3. Private Health Insurance
4. Life Insurance scheme
5. Flexible working hours
6. Enhanced parental leave policies
7. Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics

Apply online now to join our team –we look forward to receiving your application!

We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way. We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.

We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo. We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegiate relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.

We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business –Our future is where you take us!

We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on to discuss.