Assistant Legal Counsel

Derivatives Legal Counsel and Negotiator Overview: The role is responsible for providing legal support to Deutsche Bank’s derivatives trading business. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to draft, review, negotiate and facilitate the timely execution of master agreements and other trading documentation. You will also be expected to provide thorough and thoughtful legal advice to key internal stakeholders. Furthermore, you will engage directly with the Bank’s diverse client base and actively manage legal and regulatory risk. You will be expected to use well developed analytical skills to conduct client due diligence and to analyze/advise on the enforceability of collateral arrangements and close-out netting. What We Offer You A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration A hybrid working model, allowing for in‑office / work‑from‑home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs What You’ll Do Draft, review and negotiate trading documentation with the Bank’s clients. Such documentation may include ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Master Repurchase Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Agreements, Cleared Derivatives Execution Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements and other ancillary documents Manage your individual pipeline of negotiations and the delivery of legal services in coordination with other members of the legal team Liaise with and advise other internal departments (i.e., credit, risk, compliance, operations, treasury, tax, etc.) as necessary for approvals and feedback Assist with both Legal‑specific and Bank‑wide ad hoc projects Perform administrative and record‑keeping tasks in accordance with the Bank’s policies, systems and procedures Skills You’ll Need Juris Doctorate law degree Transactional or negotiation experience (3+ years for Assistant Vice President) with a strong preference for experience with the trading documentation listed above. Excellent legal analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate legal advice and legal analysis to both legal professionals and non‑legal colleagues Ability to effectively manage and balance multiple competing priorities using a professional disposition Technology savvy with interest in applying/utilizing/developing artificial intelligence systems Skills That Will Help You Excel Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with the Business and your manager to establish priorities and meet deadlines Highly organized and able to work in an efficient manner A team player with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop strong working relationships It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Jacksonville, FL office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model. Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion. The salary range for this position in Jacksonville is $88,000 to $120,500. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr