Legal Counsel – Financial Services & Innovation
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Legal Counsel specialized in Financial Services and Innovation to join a small and dynamic team focused on developing innovative business models within the framework of a regulated universal banking environment.
This role combines financial regulatory expertise, partner due diligence, and strategic support for innovation initiatives, with a strong interest in emerging areas such as FinTech and RegTech. The position also involves monitoring and supporting initiatives across the European financial services market.
The ideal candidate has a solid legal background in banking and financial regulation, combined with curiosity for innovation and a strong interest in the transformation of financial services.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Regulatory Support
- Provide legal and regulatory advice related to banking and financial services activities.
- Analyze and interpret European and Luxembourg financial regulations and assess their impact on new initiatives and projects.
- Support the structuring and development of innovative financial services, products, and business models within a regulated banking environment.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the European financial services sector.
Partner Due Diligence & Strategic Assessment
- Conduct legal and regulatory due diligence on potential partners, including financial institutions, FinTech companies, RegTech providers, and technology partners.
- Assess the regulatory status, licensing, and compliance frameworks of potential partners within European financial regulation.
- Perform legal and regulatory risk analysis related to partnerships, collaborations, and new financial service initiatives.
- Review corporate documentation, governance structures, and contractual frameworks of third parties.
- Identify legal, regulatory, reputational, and operational risks associated with potential collaborations.
- Support the structuring and negotiation of partnership agreements and innovation-driven collaborations.
- Prepare due diligence reports and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
European Market Perspective
- Conduct legal and regulatory analysis of financial services activities across European jurisdictions.
- Support the development and structuring of cross-border partnerships and innovative financial initiatives within the European market.
- Monitor developments in the European FinTech and RegTech ecosystem and identify opportunities relevant to the organization.
Working Environment
- Work as part of a small, agile, and highly motivated team focused on innovation in financial services.
- Contribute actively in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where legal expertise supports strategic initiatives.
- Take ownership of projects and participate directly in partner assessments and innovation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Law, preferably with specialization in banking, financial, or regulatory law.
- 3–5 years of professional experience in:
- a leading law firm, or
- the legal department of a financial institution or FinTech company.
- Solid knowledge of European financial regulation and banking frameworks.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and legal reasoning skills.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical insights.
- Interest in financial innovation, emerging technologies, FinTech, and RegTech.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to work in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and drafting skills.
- Ability to work in an international context involving European markets.
Personal Profile
- Curious, proactive, and intellectually agile.
- Strong interest in the future of financial services and financial innovation.
- Comfortable working in a small and dynamic team with a high level of autonomy and responsibility.
- Motivated to contribute to the development of new financial services and innovative business models.
