We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Corporate Law based in Munich
About the Job
As part of Allianz Technology´s Legal Function, you will act as the global go-to expert on all aspects of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and corporate law matters (except tax law and labor law) with a focus on complex domestic as well as cross-border restructuring transactions. You will proactively provide business oriented legal advice to enable the business as well as safeguard the interests of the company and to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations. In your new role you will collaborate with other worldwide members of the global Legal function as well as with senior IT leaders in assuring strategic support for the company's objectives, acting as a trusted advisor for the Boards of Management and Executive Management Teams.
What you do
- Serve as trusted advisor on all aspects of M&A and corporate law including IT law with a focus on restructuring transactions, set standards and coordinate activities worldwide.
- Structure and design contract and legal deal structures (IT, non-IT and purely financial) and establish contract design patterns.
- Regularly exchange with, and advise, senior managers on intra-group transactions and corporate restructuring activities as well as on the support of Allianz Group M&A transactions worldwide.
- Proactively liaise and align on activities with different involved functions and stakeholders within Allianz Technology Group as well as within Allianz Group on a global level.
- Personally lead legal negotiations for commercial and corporate contracts of strategic relevance such as global outsourcing contracts with counterparts within and outside Allianz Group.
- Stay abreast of legal developments and industry trends to provide proactive legal advice and support.
- Oversee outside counsel as necessary to capture synergistic and efficient use of services.
- Develop strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders within the Allianz Technology Group and provide advice on legal issues to all levels of management and staff.
- Collaborate with Legal colleagues around the world ensuring consistency and disseminating best practices on a “global first” basis.
What You´ll Bring to the Role
- 6+ years of experience practicing in law firms or international companies (preferably, in the financial services sector);
- Demonstrated expert in insurance, corporate and commercial law and regulation across multiple jurisdictions;
- Experience in various business scenarios (e.g., restructuring, integration, growth);
- Knowledge of a breadth of substantive legal disciplines, including insurance, corporate and (IT/non-IT) contract law, and accounting standards;
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance environment, including relevant policies, laws and regulations, across multiple jurisdictions;
- Ability to build and foster relationships across various business areas and stakeholders across the Allianz Group;
- Strong communication skills with the ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally in English;
- Ability to take initiative and solve problems;
- Flexibility to work independently and as part of a diverse global team in different time zones as well to develop and motivate colleagues;
- Passion and curiosity for technical developments (e.g. GenAI) and a strong interest in constant upskilling and learning; and
- Completed studies in law and Second German State Exam – fully qualified lawyer (at least 16 points combined from First and Second State Exams).
Your benefits
- We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
- We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
- From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
- Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.
About Allianz Technology
Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.
We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking, and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.
Diversity of minds is an integral part of Allianz’ company culture. One means to achieve diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.
D&I statement
Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.
Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.
You. IT
To Recruitment Agencies:
Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.
When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.
56363 | Legal & Compliance | Management | Allianz Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent
