German Speaking - Equity Structured Products Transactional Lawyer - Associate/Vice President (London or Paris)

Team Overview

The EMEA Equity Structured Derivatives business is expanding at significant pace. To maintain growth and ensure a robust risk and control framework, Morgan Stanley is looking to expand its TMG team. The primary area of focus for this role will be Structured Products and an in-depth knowledge of these products is essential. The role involves a broad mix of Sales and Trading transaction management support.

The role will have broad exposure across all Equity Structured Derivatives Sales and Trading teams, COO, BCU, LCD, and Operations functions. While the regional focus will be EMEA, global coordination is a key requirement. The candidate should have broad front-to-back experience with the products, excellent collaboration and communication skills, and is motivated by driving forward positive change.

About Morgan Stanley

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What will you be doing?

• Providing transactional support to EMEA TMG in relation to structured products and Exchange traded products (ETP) issued by a Morgan Stanley entity in relation to the following:
  • drafting and/or reviewing documentation such as Final Terms, Pricing Supplements and key information documents
  • advising Sales on whether payoffs are captured in the Base Prospectus
  • assisting Sales with new initiatives relating to the structured products and ETP business
• Working closely with Sales, Trading, Structuring and Operations on matters relating to the structured products and ETP business.
• Overseeing more junior members of the team.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in Structured Products including an in-depth knowledge of the Prospectus Regulation and public offer rules in EEA jurisdictions.
• Qualified in German law with training from a top law firm.
• Previous experience of legal documentation automation would be desirable.
• Previous experience in ETP would be desirable (but not necessary).
• Candidates must: (i) have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; (ii) have excellent attention to detail, and (iii) be organised, pro-active, able to multi-task and work efficiently to tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Excel preferred.
• Native German speaker, proficiency in English is a must, and another European language would be desirable. 

Where will you be working?

• 20 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 4AD or 61 Rue de Monceau, 75008 Paris, France

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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