Frankfurt am Main: Working Student (Legal Team)

Job Title

Working Student (Legal Team)

Job Description

So, who are we?

Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

What you'll do

Legal Research & Analysis

• Conduct legal research on topics including civil, consumer protection and administrative law, data protection and financial services regulation
• Prepare summaries and memos on legal issues and recent legislative changes affecting derivatives trading and fintech innovation
• Monitor and analyze relevant case law, regulatory guidance from BaFin (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority), ESMA, ECB, and other regulatory bodies
• Research compliance requirements under MiFID II, EMIR, MAR, KWG, WpHG, DORA, and other relevant financial and technology regulations
• Stay informed about emerging regulations related to digital finance, blockchain technology, and algorithmic trading

Contract Management

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts such as customer contracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements
• Support contract lifecycle management processes for both financial products and technology services
• Review and organize terms and conditions for derivative products, trading platforms, and digital service

Administrative Support

• Organize and maintain legal files and documentation systems
• Prepare presentations and meeting materials for the legal team
• Coordinate with external counsel, financial regulators, technology partners, and service providers when needed
• Support the team with general administrative tasks

Corporate Secretarial Support

• Assist in the preparation of board and committee meeting materials, agendas, and presentations
• Support the organization and logistics of board meetingsand shareholder meetings
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of resolutions
• Assist with regulatory filings and submissions to commercial registers and supervisory authorities including coordination with external counsel and notary public
• Assist in maintaining corporate records for the company and its subsidiaries
• Support the administration of powers of attorney and signatory authorizations

What you'll need for this role

Key Qualification Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a law program (LLB, State Examination, or equivalent) with at least 3-4 completed semesters
• Strong academic performance, ideally with coursework or interest in banking law, capital markets law, financial regulation, or technology law
• Previous internship or work experience in a legal or compliance environment, preferably in financial services, fintech, or derivatives trading, is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent research and analytical skills, particularly in interpreting complex financial and technology regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities in German and English (at least C1)
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and eager to learn about the intersection of finance, derivatives, and technology
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Reliable and committed

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!

Number of openings

1

Summary

• Location: Frankfurt, Germany
• Type: Part time