AMERICAS Legal Expert: Legal Documentation Centre of Competence (LDCC) - Assistant Vice President

$80,000 - $130,000/Yr

Deutsche Bank - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Legal Documentation Centre of Competence and Legal Documentation Strategy (LDCC) within Deutsche Bank's Corporate Bank is seeking an Americas Legal Expert to join their team in New York. This role is pivotal as it involves advising on legal matters related to Cash Management global products, including account opening, electronic banking, and liquidity management solutions for corporates and financial institutions across various regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Implementation & Service teams, Product Managers, Group Legal, and Deutsche Bank clients globally. In this position, you will be responsible for the development and enhancement of the Cash Management legal framework, which encompasses electronic banking, accounts, and liquidity management products. Your duties will include negotiating contracts with Deutsche Bank clients, addressing legal queries from internal stakeholders, and providing legal due diligence support for various products and initiatives such as Electronic Signature, Fraud Detection, and Self-Administration tools. A significant focus will be placed on utilizing legal technology to ensure efficient and digital End-to-End handling of documentation processes across Deutsche Bank's global locations. The role requires a proactive approach to managing legal risks while considering regulatory and reputational factors. You will be expected to work independently, manage your workload effectively, and collaborate with colleagues across various functions on transactional, policy, and project-based work. This position is designed for a legal professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to delivering high-quality legal support.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to various Cash Management teams by coordinating and managing multi-jurisdictional projects in the AMERICAS region, focusing on United States documents governed by NY Law.
• Draft and negotiate documentation for services provided by the Deutsche Bank Group globally to corporate clients from various jurisdictions.
• Update templates to reflect ongoing changes in laws and product offerings.
• Collaborate closely with Deutsche Bank Group Legal in the AMERICAS region.
• Work in partnership with internal control functions such as Anti-Financial Crime, Compliance, and Credit Risk Management.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctorate from a reputable law school in the AMERICAS with proficient experience in contract negotiations and version management.
• Attention to detail to ensure high quality and consistency of output.
• Experience with Cash Management products, services, and documentation, along with knowledge of applicable law, regulation, and industry standards is preferred.
• Ability to operate as an effective legal risk manager, considering legal and regulatory risks alongside reputational and commercial considerations.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's own workload from an early stage, while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across Legal, the Business, and other functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working as an attorney/paralegal in an international environment, ideally in financial services.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills, along with relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration.
• A hybrid working model allowing for in-office and work from home flexibility.
• Generous vacation, personal, and volunteer days.
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits.
• Educational resources, matching gift, and volunteer programs.