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Referendar*in (m/w/d) im Finanzaufsichtsrecht - Frankfurt

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Description

We are seeking a trainee lawyer to join our team in Frankfurt, focusing on financial regulatory law. As a trainee with Clifford Chance, you will work on a variety of mandates, gaining valuable insights into the financial sector.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on current and diverse mandates in financial regulatory law, focusing on banks, securities firms, insurance companies, payment service providers, and fintechs
  • Support complex transactions, particularly M&A in the financial sector and restructurings
  • Prepare notes on financial regulatory issues, corporate governance, and institute governance
  • Accompany clients during regulatory investigations and audits, including disputes with regulatory bodies such as BaFin or the ECB
  • Collaborate with international project teams and experts from various legal fields

Our Offer:

  • Personal support from experienced mentors and regular feedback on your development
  • Participation in our ReferendarAcademy with targeted exam preparation, including intensive courses and mock exams with KaiserSeminare
  • Free access to JuraFuchs and other legal databases and literature
  • Flexible working hours to balance your traineeship, exams, and work life
  • Diverse networking and social events, as well as cross-location events
  • Promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion – a valuing and open work environment is essential for us
  • Opportunity to participate in international secondments (subject to availability)

Requirements:

  • Excellent academic performance and at least a satisfactory degree
  • Very good English language skills, ideally demonstrated through stays abroad or internships
  • Interest in economic connections and legal issues in the financial sector
  • Initiative, teamwork, and enthusiasm for challenging legal work
  • First experiences in financial regulatory law or related areas are not required
  • Openness to new topics and willingness to familiarise yourself with complex issues

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Skills

Required

  • English
  • financial regulatory law
  • M&A
  • restructuring
  • regulatory investigations

Nice to have

  • German
  • economic connections
  • juristic issues in the financial sector

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