Associate

Regulatory Knowledge Lawyer — Compliance & Regulatory, Frankfurt

  • LocationFrankfurt, Germany
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3+ PQE
  • PracticeCompliance & Regulatory, Finance & Banking

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Join a leading international law firm’s Frankfurt regulatory team as a Regulatory Knowledge Lawyer supporting European and German financial services regulatory work. The role focuses on tracking, analysing and disseminating changes in banking and securities regulation to support fee-earning lawyers and client-facing teams.

You will develop and manage regulatory know‑how, produce client and internal briefings, present at conferences, and work closely with advisory teams, other knowledge lawyers across the EU and marketing/business development. There is scope to be seconded into active regulatory mandates if desired.

The position offers flexible working arrangements, integration into a collaborative local team and access to a global regulatory network, with opportunities for professional development and a defined career path.

  • Qualified as an EU‑admitted lawyer (Rechtsanwalt/Rechtsanwältin) or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in financial services regulatory or banking supervisory law
  • Practical exposure to EU and German banking/securities regulatory regimes; experience at an international law firm, financial institution or trade association preferred
  • Strong legal research, drafting and presentation skills; ability to translate regulatory developments into client‑facing materials
  • Excellent German and English communication skills; ability to collaborate with lawyers and BD/marketing teams across jurisdictions

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