Legal Counsel

**bunch** is at the forefront of transforming Europe's private markets. We provide a comprehensive, end-to-end platform meticulously designed for fund managers, investors, and founders. To expand our core team, we're seeking a passionate Legal Counsel who wants to play a pivotal role in building our legal infrastructure to help us revolutionise the private markets. **How the role contributes to the company's vision**: - Pioneering the development and broadening of bunch's legal framework as well as efforts in legal technology and artificial intelligence. - Taking the helm in the formation of the legal department, orchestrating the company's legal strategy and ensuring strict compliance with legal statutes and industry regulations. - Championing bunch's vision by safeguarding the company's operational integrity and fostering the creation of innovative products, underpinned by astute legal insight. **Top responsibilities**: - Be the second full-time legal hire at bunch and be instrumental in building our legal department. - Build and improve the contractual and regulatory bases for bunch's products, including partnership and shareholder agreements, corporate, trust and investment documents, and service and other operating agreements. - Conduct legal research, particularly on the varied bank and payments regulatory topics, funds law questions and matters of general company and corporate law that underlie bunch's products, and provide strategic legal recommendations on product development and navigating bunch’s regulatory environment. - Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with our partners and customers. - Assist in matters of German / EU anti-money laundering, privacy and financial compliance law that are relevant to our operations. - Own your workstreams and be responsible for project management. - Help coordinate outside counsel and other stakeholders, in all jurisdictions where we operate. - Join an early-stage company and get a first-hand look at how a company is built. **Initial priorities**: - Focus on setting up the essential legal structures and frameworks needed for immediate compliance and operational needs. - Develop a strategic approach to handle the legal challenges associated with bunch's innovative products and services. - Initiate and solidify key partnerships through robust and clear contractual agreements. **What you should bring with you**: - Hold a German qualification with "fully satisfactory" or better in both state exams, complemented by 1-3 years in corporate, finance, or funds law. - Possess native-level German language skills and demonstrate fluency in both German and English. - Exhibit strong skills in drafting contracts, with a keen eye for detail and a well-organized approach to work. - Be self-driven with a keen interest in thriving within a dynamic and innovative work setting. - Show a genuine enthusiasm for contributing to Bunch's diverse culture and team spirit. - Reside in Berlin to ensure full integration with the team and accessibility to the office. - Have a keen interest and background in the regulatory aspects of banking, payments, and funds within the German and EU frameworks. **Why you should join bunch**: - Grow and thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on learning and personal development, where you can take on significant responsibility early. - Work in close collaboration with our General Counsel and without traditional hierarchies. - A friendly, human-centred company culture that is focused on empowering others and valuing unique perspectives - Flexible hours, hybrid office setup, and 28 days of vacation per year plus public holidays. - A lovely office in the heart of vibrant Berlin-Mitte - A competitive compensation package. - A great tech and work setup with everything you need. **What your interview journey will look like**: - ** First interview** to get acquainted with the bunch and to understand if what we’re offering is what you’re searching for. - ** Deep-dive interview** - discover the role in more detail and discuss how your journey has prepared you for it, your learnings along the way, your goals and your overall personal purpose. - ** Case Interview** to demonstrate your way of thinking, working and communicating your output. - ** Final meeting** to discuss further learn about our vision and discuss any open questions. - ** Reference Calls** to get a feel for your relationship-building ability. **About bunch**: bunch is an investment tech startup founded in Berlin in 2022. With a proven track record, bunch has garnered trust from over 2,000 investors, who have collectively committed over €1.5 billion through the platform. Our dedication lies in driving private markets into the 21st century. This transformation is achieved through digitisation of the investment process, ensuring efficiency and ease of access. At bunch, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees because we value a