Head of Banking Law
N26, a leading digital bank headquartered in Berlin, is seeking a Head of Banking Law to lead its legal team in navigating German and European banking regulations. This pivotal role involves providing strategic counsel to senior leadership and business units, ensuring compliance across the Greater Europe region, and overseeing litigation and settlement strategies. The position offers an opportunity to shape the legal framework of a dynamic fintech company expanding into new products and markets.
Key responsibilities include serving as N26's lead expert on German banking law and financial services legislation, directing litigation and dispute resolution strategies, and advising on the legal aspects of new products and strategic partnerships. The role also involves developing and implementing governance frameworks to support compliant growth, participating in high-stakes contract negotiations, and acting as the primary contact for regulatory authorities such as BaFin and Bundesbank. Additionally, the Head of Banking Law will lead and mentor a team of legal professionals, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality legal support.
Candidates should possess a full qualification as a German lawyer with at least 8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within a law firm, regulated fintech, digital bank, or established financial institution. Certification as a specialist lawyer for banking and capital markets law (Fachanwalt für Bank- und Kapitalmarktrecht) is preferred. Applicants should have deep expertise in German banking and financial regulation, significant experience in complex litigation strategies, and a strong track record in navigating regulatory investigations and compliance matters. Fluency in both English and German is required.
While specific compensation details are not provided, N26 offers a competitive benefits package that includes a personal development budget, work-from-home allowance, discounts on fitness and wellness memberships, language courses, and public transportation. Employees also receive a Premium N26 bank account with additional subscriptions for friends and family members, an extra day of annual leave for each year of service, and a high degree of autonomy with access to cutting-edge technologies. A relocation package with visa support is available for those who need it.
N26 fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, recognizing that its strength lies in the varied perspectives of its team members. The company is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, free from harassment and discrimination. Joining N26 provides an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing fintech company that is reimagining banking for the digital age.