We are looking for a (Junior) Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal team in Berlin or Hamburg. In this role, you will provide legal support for our German and Austrian markets and contribute to legal matters across the Avarda Group.
This is a broad and varied position as you will gain exposure to many areas of law in a fast-moving fintech environment, working closely with colleagues across departments and jurisdictions. If you are early in your legal career and eager to grow, this is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation in-house.
Law degree (First or Second State Exam, Wirtschaftsjurist/in, LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent) with 1–3 years of experience; alternatively, a qualified legal professional background (e.g. Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte/r, Rechtsfachwirt/in) with 4+ years in financial services or a regulated environment
Interest in or exposure to consumer credit, payments, banking regulation, or fintech
Solid legal drafting and analytical skills
Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
Proactive, well-organised, and comfortable working independently