Associate Legal Counsel – Commercial Legal (Fixed-Term) (f/m/d)
At Upvest, we are on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. Upvest empowers businesses to offer a wide range of investment products and the best experience in the field of capital market investment and retirement planning. Upvest’s Investment API is easy to integrate so that fintechs and financial institutions can save resources and fully focus on their core business.
We are proud to partner with Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial institutions such as DKB, Revolut, N26 and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now brings together over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. We’re backed by world-class investors such as Hedosophia, Sapphire, Bessemer Venture Partners, BlackRock, Earlybird, HV Capital, Notion Capital, and Motive Ventures.
What you’ll do:
Provide legal advice for domestic and international projects, with a focus on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating cooperation agreements with clients.
Offer legal guidance to project management and Sales teams throughout all phases of project execution.
Perform thorough legal risk assessments of vendor agreements to mitigate potential risks.
Develop and maintain standard contracts and other key legal documents essential to operations.
Manage and structure contract inventory to ensure legal compliance and ownership.
Collaborate closely with the Legal and Compliance department to develop and automate, operationalize and improve internal processes.
What you bring:
Successful completion of at least one German law degree (LL.B.; LL.M.; Erste Juristische Prüfung; und/oder Zweite Juristische Prüfung or equivalent).
A minimum of professional experience, ideally within an international and fast paced context is highly desirable, but not strictly required.
First experience in the financial services industry and regulatory law is highly desirable, but not strictly required.
Enthusiasm for an agile and proactive working culture.
Exceptional communication skills with fluency in business English and German. The working language of Upvest’s highly international team is English Strong intercultural awareness and enthusiasm for working in a global environment.
A team-oriented spirit, with a passion for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Proficiency in IT and a good working knowledge of common Google Workspace, AI and MS Office applications.
How we Upvest in you:
Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It’s complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You’ll work with modern technologies and create something entirely new. No legacy systems, no limits.
Wellbeing: Recharge with 30 days of annual leave and maintain a healthy lifestyle with sports benefits. Access confidential professional coaching and enjoy the flexibility to work remotely abroad for up to 183 days a year. Recharge with UpRest, a one-month fully paid sabbatical after every 4 years of working at Upvest.
Development: Growth is in our DNA. Each Upvenger has access to a personal development budget and the freedom to decide how to use it.
Flexible work environment: Work from any of our hubs in Berlin, London or Tallinn hybrid or remotely across Europe, depending on the role. We give you the choice and budget to work where you’re most comfortable and productive, either at home or in the office. You choose.
Compensation and equity: We believe that all Upvengers contribute to our success and deserve a competitive, above-market salary and a participation in our employee equity program.
Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements.
Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Our Employee Resources Groups foster inclusion and connection, like Upfem for our female Upvengers, or UpVergent supporting neurodivergent Upvengers and allies.
Our Values:
Make it easy for others. We simplify the complex and act with the best intentions.
Own the outcome. We are proactive, fast and confident to get the job done, valuing progress over perfection.
Rise to the challenge. We aim high and push the boundaries. We stay curious, learn and celebrate our wins together.
Tell the story. We start with the Why to align on purpose. We are transparent and share knowledge to empower and inspire others.
Upvest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.