Job Purpose:

  • The position is a versatile role within PIMCO’s European Legal team, which provides legal services supporting PIMCO’s Institutional Portfolio Management Business, European investment fund complexes, and their global distribution with a focus on German, Austrian and Swiss Clients, and the multiple aspects of PIMCO’s broader business in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) region
  • The role is based in Munich, where there is a small but experienced team of lawyers
  • The role will report to the Head of Legal Germany/Austria based in Munich.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Drafting, assessing and negotiating contracts and legal documents
  • Contract Management & Administration
  • Correspondence with internal stakeholders (close contact with sales and funds team, business management)
  • Relationship with service providers and outside counsel
  • Client onboarding and KYC/AML checks
  • Handling of separate legal projects
  • Independent analysis of legal questions and advice on German, European and International law with a focus on investment law,
  • Essential involvement in legal decision processes in the company
  • Responsibility for litigation, including commissioning and monitoring of external lawyers

Skills and Qualifications:

  • The candidate must possess a law degree (“erstes und/oder zweites Staatsexamen “Bachelor oder Master of Laws”) or equivalent degree (m/f/d)
  • Ideal candidates should have up to 2 years of experience preferable in the financial services industry and a strong interest in the legal background of Investment Management / Fund Industry
  • General interest in Financial Markets/Fund Industry
  • At least basic knowledge of Fund Law
  • Business fluent in English and German. (English speaking environment)
  • Negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to clearly articulate analysis, written and verbally
  • Well organized, high energy, self-starter, ability to work within the firm’s demanding and highly focused environment
  • Ability to familiarize quickly with new legal projects/situations
  • Candidates must be collaborative and possess a positive attitude
  • Ability to organise and deliver under tight reporting deadlines
  • Service oriented mind-set
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • High degree of personal and professional integrity
  • Affinity to work within a digital environment
  • Clear commitment to PIMCO’s culture, values and approach.

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