Taylor Root

Junior Legal Consultant / Paralegal / Foreign Associate (m/f/d)
Investment Funds | Structured Finance | Financial Regulation
Frankfurt am Main
An international law firm is seeking a motivated junior legal professional to join its specialist Investment Funds, Structured Finance and Financial Regulation practice in Frankfurt.
This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal, foreign associate, legal consultant, or junior lawyer with a strong interest in finance and financial services regulation to develop expertise in a highly specialised and growing area of practice.
Unlike traditional legal roles, this position sits at the intersection of law, finance, investment funds, insurance regulation and structured products. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with financial information, analysing data and understanding how legal and commercial considerations interact.
The Role

You will work closely with an experienced practitioner advising international clients on investment funds, structured finance transactions and regulatory matters affecting insurance companies, asset managers and institutional investors.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting Solvency II regulatory reporting and related legal analysis
Reviewing investment portfolios and carrying out asset classification assessments
Assisting with capital calculations and reporting models used by insurance sector clients
Drafting and supporting the preparation of regulatory and legal opinions
Supporting the structuring and establishment of investment funds
Assisting with securitisation transactions and the drafting of related financial instruments
Coordinating information gathering and analysis for complex transactions and projects
Reviewing and analysing financial statements, portfolio data and valuation information
Supporting risk management and regulatory framework design projects
Assisting with banking and financial services regulatory advice
Collaborating with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions on cross-border matters

Who We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates who combine legal training with a genuine interest in finance and financial markets.

You may be:

A paralegal, legal consultant, foreign associate or junior lawyer
A graduate with an LL.B., LL.M. or equivalent legal qualification
A candidate pursuing qualification in Germany or another European jurisdiction
An individual with academic or practical exposure to finance, banking, investment funds, capital markets or insurance regulation

Desired Skills & Experience
Strong academic background in law
Interest in corporate finance, financial services, investment funds or structured finance
Ability to understand financial statements and financial reporting concepts
Basic knowledge of valuation concepts and discounted cash flow (DCF) methodologies
Good numerical skills and confidence working with figures and calculations
Solid Excel skills and willingness to develop more advanced modelling capabilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail
Professional working proficiency in English
German language skills at B2 level or above
Collaborative and proactive approach to learning

Particularly Attractive For Candidates Who
Have completed or are pursuing an LL.M. in finance, banking, capital markets or a related discipline
Have gained experience within a law firm, bank, asset manager, insurer, regulator or financial institution
Enjoy combining legal analysis with quantitative and commercial thinking
Are interested in developing expertise in investment funds, securitisations, Solvency II and financial regulation
Aspire to qualify fully in Germany or another European jurisdiction

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to highly specialised, international work from day one
• A steep learning curve in investment funds, structured finance and insurance regulation
• Significant responsibility and client contact at an early stage
• Close mentoring within a small, expert team
• Exposure to both legal and financial analysis
• The opportunity to build a unique skill set combining law, finance and regulation

For ambitious junior professionals seeking a role that goes beyond traditional legal practice and offers genuine expertise at the intersection of law and finance, this represents an exceptional opportunity.