Details of the role and how it fits into the team
Legal provides legal solutions that protect Deutsche Bank’s integrity and reputation, manage legal risk, and enable safe, compliant and sustainable business activity. The function partners closely with Risk, Compliance, Audit, Technology and other control functions to support an integrated Group‑wide risk management framework.
The Senior Counsel to the General Counsel supports the Global General Counsel on priority legal, regulatory and governance topics and the steering of high‑impact legal matters. The role helps set clear priorities, structures complex issues and translates them into concise, decision‑ready executive options - enabling sound judgement and pace in senior decision‑making.
Your key responsibilities
Close strategic advisory partnership with the Global General Counsel on material legal, regulatory and governance matters
Co‑steering, prioritisation and escalation of sensitive and cross‑jurisdictional legal cases
Preparation of decision papers, executive briefings, talking points and official positions for the General Counsel and senior management
Translation of complex regulatory, litigation and cross‑border issues into concise, decision‑ready executive options
End‑to‑end ownership of priority topics, structuring ambiguity, driving progress and ensuring disciplined follow‑through
Orchestration of the General Counsel’s agendas, briefings, and follow‑ups across senior committees and governance forums
Acting as strategic filter and sounding board, determining what requires General Counsel attention, escalation or delegation
Central interface across Legal leadership, Risk, Compliance and other key control functions to ensure alignment
Contribution to shaping a high‑performance, future‑ready Legal function
Your skills and experiences
Outstanding academic background and extensive relevant professional experience as a fully qualified lawyer with experience in banking, financial services, consultancy or top‑tier law firm environments
Solid background in banking regulation, litigation, governance, supervisory matters and complex cross‑border issues
Strong analytical capabilities and proven ability to structure ambiguity and synthesise complex topics into executive‑level recommendations
Excellent drafting and communication skills with a clear, concise and decision‑oriented style
Strong judgement, integrity and confidence in operating with senior stakeholders
Fluent executive communication skills in German and English
What we offer
We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.
Emotionally and mentally balanced
A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.
Physically thriving
We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.
Socially connected
Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Financially secure
We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.
Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.
This job is available in full and parttime.
In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Martina Fend.
Contact Martina Fend: martina.fend@db.com
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.