Lateral Partner — Securities & Finance (Cologne)

A partner-level appointment on this brief is decided by what the practice can carry across, far more than on any headline figure.

Leading German practice is seeking a lateral partner to strengthen its securities and finance offering in Cologne. The role focuses on capital markets work and cross-border financings, advising corporate and institutional clients on complex securities transactions.

The partner will be client-facing, responsible for originating work, growing relationships and collaborating with finance teams across offices. This is a senior leadership role with scope to develop a team and broaden the practice’s market presence.

• Portable book of business of ‚¬400$“500k
• Established track record in capital markets and finance transactions
• Admission to the German bar (or equivalent) and experience working on cross-border matters

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is usually still worth talking — the specification tends to follow the practice.