Senior legal counsel amsterdam, nld

flatexDEGIRO AG (WKN: FTG111, ISIN: DE000FTG1111, Ticker: FTK.GR) operates the leading and fastest growing online brokerage platform in Europe. Based on modern, in-house state-of-the-art technology, customers of the flatex and DEGIRO brands are offered a wide range of independent products with execution on top TIER 1 exchanges. The technological edge as well as the high efficiency and strong economies of scale enable flatexDEGIRO to continuously improve its service offering to customers. With more than 2.5 million customer accounts and over 67 million securities transactions processed in 2022, flatexDEGIRO is the largest retail online broker in Europe. In times of bank consolidation and digitalization, flatexDEGIRO is ideally positioned for further growth.

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The Role

As a Senior legal counsel at the flatexDEGIRO no day will be the same. We are a truly dynamic team who work different cases from different countries every day. You will be dealing with internal and external legal matters and all kinds of legal questions raised by the business. You will have an advising role on legal matters towards the business together with a team of five in Amsterdam and numerous colleagues in Germany and Bulgaria. Furthermore, you will work with all other relevant departments internally as well as correspond with clients, external advisors, banks, regulatory bodies and more. Researching and analyzing Dutch and EU legislation, as well as the practice of regulators, courts and other bodies is part of this job. 

What you will do

• Supporting the monitoring of legal and regulatory developments which are of relevance for the organisation;
• Carrying out research assignments on legal and regulatory matters;
• Support in maintaining current relationship/develop new relationship with external advisors, other relevant external parties;
• Supporting the legal department in management of contracts, corporate documents and other relevant documentation;
• Drafting and review of contracts and other legal documentation;
• Advising the business on legal related matters;

Requirements 

• Master Degree in law (knowledge of Dutch and EU financial law) 
• At least 5 years of working experience in a law firm or as in house lawyer
• Excellent command of the English is essential
• Enthusiastic team-player with a pragmatic committed approach and international outlook
• Excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-motivated and independent team player

Interested? This is what we offer you

• Promise of a good work-life balance
• 30 days paid leave
• An enthusiastic and fun team to work with
• Personal and professional development with access to relevant courses
• Transport allowance or related benefits like a leased electric bike
• Pension plan
• A challenging job in an international and fast-growing company
• A lot of freedom executing your role and a chance to shape your own career
• The opportunity to participate in a new, enthusiastic team of likeminded professionals

To make your life easier

You get the freedom to work flexible. Meaning you don’t have to work in our office every day, but we like it if you do of course! It’s fun to come in and mingle with your colleagues. There is also fruit, good coffee, drinks & snacks, and great sandwiches for lunch every day. Our beautiful and modern office in located in the iconic Rembrandt tower that is conveniently next to Amstel Station. To make work@home comfortable we offer a €35 internet allowance, provide a company laptop and many options to make it comfortable, such as a chair, screen and headphones. And last but not least: the gym membership options we provide is an easy way to get into shape!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other legally protected status. flatexDEGIRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

flatexDEGIRO Dutch Branch
Ian Daugherty
Corporate Recruiter