tate Investment Management (BNP Paribas REIM) offers a comprehensive range of real estate investment solutions within the BNP Paribas Group, covering all asset classes and European markets, tailored to the individual needs and risk profiles of private and institutional investors. BNP Paribas REIM can draw on the entire network and know-how of BNP Paribas, as a major European bank. We have over 300 employees in 7 European countries and manage real estate assets of around EUR 28.9 billion.
BNP Paribas LEGAL is the Group's Legal Department. LEGAL brings together lawyers with a variety of skills from all over the world whose main missions revolve around the management of the Group's legal risk, the legal security of its activities and its managers, the management of legal risks and appropriate controls. These missions are carried out while respecting the highest level of excellence and integrity.
LEGAL in a few figures:
- More than 1800 employees
- Based in approximately 50 different countries
- Speaking more than 60 different languages
- Working for more than 40 different trades or entities
As a global and integrated function, each lawyer brings his or her expertise to the local level in order to foster a close relationship with his or her internal clients.
At BNP Paribas LEGAL, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion strengthen our values and our business. With more than 60 nationalities represented, we believe that diversity allows us to be more successful and that is why, since 2020, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) has been an integral part of our strategy.
At BNP Paribas LEGAL, we are dedicated to developing an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with esteem and respect and have the opportunity to bring their authentic selves to the table. As such, all types of discrimination and/or harassment are strictly prohibited. Together, we include all the differences and similarities between colleagues.
Finally, at BNP Paribas LEGAL, we welcome the unique contribution you will make to our company and actively encourage applications from all talents – regardless of how your talent is shaped, your background, or how you identify.
In Munich, we are looking for you on a permanent basis as soon as possible as
SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (all genders) – MUNICH
Tasks & Responsibilities: What to Expect
Within the Legal Department, the Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for the management of legal risks in connection with real estate law matters of the AIFM BNP Paribas REIM Germany for the missions within the scope of activity of the Legal department:
- The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible to pilot the investment, corporate, supervisory and regulatory legal aspects of the activity of BNP Paribas REIM in Germany, and especially:
- Managing legal aspects of complex, multi-jurisdictional fund structure under German Capital Investment Code (KAGB), corporate law and the relevant supervisory and regulatory requirements, including via managing external lawyers
- Advising on legal aspects of the relationships with the external supervisory authority (BaFin)
- Providing assistance in the context of pre-litigation or litigations within its scope of action
- Participating in the implementation of templates related to investment, corporate, supervisory and regulatory documentation
- The Senior Legal Counsel participates in the coordination of the BNP Paribas Real Estate and BNP Paribas Group's cross-functional activities and cross-border operations within its scope of action.
- The Senior Legal Counsel is in charge of implementing and monitoring Legal procedures.
- The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for implementing and monitoring Regulatory Watch with respect to fund regulatory
- The Senior Legal Counsel ensures the reporting of its activity and thus contribute to the various reports in force within the BNP Paribas Real Estate legal function.
Expertise & soft skills: What you bring to the table
- A German law degree (Successfully completed law studies with first and second state examinations), with relevant experience in financial/asset management or real estate markets and/or related transactions or regulation, with a law firm or international financial institution
- Understanding of corporate, regulatory landscape and their impact on AIFMs
- Understanding of the role of the legal team as control and challenge function and participation in risk management
- Team player, proactive, strong persuasive skills
- Risk awareness and ability to advise on legal risks
- Clear communication on complex matters
- Confident, flexibility and pragmatism
- Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
You don’t meet every criterion? No problem, you are more than welcome to apply anyway.
It is important for us that you can develop and grow in this position.
Diversity is a strength for us. We are convinced of the numerous advantages of diverse perspectives, experiences and competencies. Our aim is therefore to select candidates in an unbiasedly and open-mindedly: Your CV should contain information on your education and work experience - that's all we need.
Benefits: What we offer you
- Exciting tasks for your professional and personal development in an international working environment with targeted support and regular feedback meetings
- Active and independent participation in our strong and motivated team
- High standards and professional support in balancing work and private life through a wide range of offers and flexible working time solutions
- Modern work equipment and a workplace in the "Nove", the outstanding office building in Arnulfpark, in a central location in Munich
- Extensive social benefits (such as meal and travel allowances, fitness and health offers, and much more)
- Bike leasing
Dynamic perspectives in a stable environment
The BNP Paribas Group offers a unique working environment in Germany: together our 12 companies form a learning organization in which our employees share their knowledge and work to ensure that our customers benefit from this wealth of experience.
Become part of our team and advance a changing world with your own ideas.
Sounds exciting?
Then we are looking forward to your online application in English including your earliest possible entry date, salary expectations and relevant certificates.
Your questions will answer you Vanessa Appelmann - +49 (0)69-298 99-383 or hr-recruitment.realestate [at] bnpparibas (dot) com.
For data protection reasons we cannot accept paper applications and applications by e-mail.
