Legal Counsel

Position Overview

Deutsche Bank is offering Cash Management Services in 35 locations around the globe to corporate customers and financial institutions. Managing such legal documentation in a consistent way requires both: a big picture and detailed view, negotiation skills and a client-centric, proactive and solution-oriented working ethic.

This skillset is combined in our team, Legal Documentation Centre of Competence (LDCC) of legal experts/Lawyers centrally working in Frankfurt and anchored directly in the business, supporting Deutsche Bank´s Corporate Bank Relationship Transaction Management (RTM) globally.

This includes:

• negotiation of Service Agreements with Deutsche Bank’s corporate customers

• advising the organization on legal documentation and process matters regarding the Cash Management Services provided to our customers in EMEA, APAC and AMERICAS

• coordinating global harmonization of our contractual landscape and the development of smoother processes which requires a close cooperation with other internal stakeholders such as local legal, and various business units

• preparation of trainings on execution of service documentation and related process optimization

Your key responsibilities:

Aiming at better client experience and a global harmonization of our contractual landscape, smoother processes, and global & strategic documentation approach, you are

• handling daily requests from different teams in the RTM organization on legal documentation and accompanying processes

• providing legal support to RTM by coordinating and managing multi-jurisdictional projects within the above-mentioned areas

• drafting and updating contract templates as well as maintaining version management processes

• working collaboratively with Deutsche Bank Legal counsels and other internal stakeholders such as Anti Financial Crime (AFC), Compliance and Credit Risk Management

• driving the development of new electronic/digital/AI solutions with respect to contract management with various stakeholders

The skills and experience you should bring:

• 1st State Examination in Law, Bachelor of Law, Master of Law, or similar level of legal education

• interest to work in an international working environment in the financial sector

• ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in local legal, and other teams of the RTM organization

• ability to work independently and assume responsibility of your projects

• technical affinity and good knowledge of the common MS Office programs; especially Word and Excel

• fluent in German and English

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

Emotionally and mentally balanced
A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

Physically thriving
We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

Socially connected
Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Financially secure
We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

This job is available in full and parttime.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Felix Jablko.

Contact Felix Jablko: +49 1717742593

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