Banking / Financial Services Lawyer

We are searching a qualified lawyer to be based in Frankfurt, with a focus on providing advice on a range of banking, corporate and regulatory matters for the Firm's entities. The role requires a "hands on" collaborative approach across the team's portfolio of work as it continues to evolve. The Frankfurt Legal team works in close cooperation and dialogue with product coverage & specialist lawyers in other EMEA jurisdictions and with the Compliance and Global Financial Crimes functions across EMEA. About Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. What will you be doing? Banking & Financial Services Legal advisory services to relevant Business Units including Investment Banking, Global Capital Markets and Sales & Trading: Providing legal advice on banking and financial services issues, in particular related to deposit-taking activities, lending and capital markets activity, including reviewing and drafting contracts, client negotiations and advising on the German aspects of transaction documentation Providing support on projects, new business initiatives, including involvement in the new product, franchise, conflict, and other internal risk control processes Advising on domestic and cross-border licensing and regulatory requirements to support business activities and providing guidance on local market practice Briefing internal committees and stakeholders as appropriate, supporting the provision of relevant training, managing external counsel relationships locally and complying with relevant divisional processes Corporate Assisting with legal and regulatory advice to Firm Management and other stakeholders on legal entity management, commercial contracts and internal controls, and related prudential regulatory issues. The candidate will also be expected to provide local governance support, working with the company secretarial functions in Frankfurt and other EMEA jurisdictions. Regulatory Providing advice on prudential regulatory matters relevant to the EU legal entities. Working closely with EMEA Regulatory Affairs lawyers to identify and assess new German and EU regulatory initiatives that are impactful to the business and operations in Germany and provide legal coverage in relation to relevant implementation projects, including on interpretation issues or interactions with regulators. What we're looking for: German law qualified lawyer essential, with 5+ years post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house financial services Legal department Strong understanding of corporate/banking law and the financial services regulatory regime applicable in Europe Excellent communication skills (in both German & English), with an ability to impact and influence senior colleagues Collegiate / team player but with the ability to work independently to drive matters forward and represent the Legal & Compliance Division

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.