Legal Officer

Legal Officer

at BTG Pactual Luxembourg

About BTG Pactual

Founded in 1983, BTG Pactual is now the largest investment bank in Latin America. We're committed to a future where investing is dynamic and straightforward, which is why we're undergoing a digitization and expansion process across various fronts. Our entrepreneurial mindset allows us to empathize with our clients and understand their challenges, leading to swift, autonomous, and bureaucracy-free solutions. Renowned for our excellence, flexibility, and versatility, we serve clients from our offices in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, the United States, United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Luxembourg, and Saudi Arabia. For more information visit .

The role

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Legal Officer to join an international team of professionals in our Luxembourg office on a full-time permanent basis. You will be working alongside our global offices and in frequent communication with international teams. As the Senior Lawyer for our Luxembourg operations, you will be instrumental in shaping the legal strategy of our expanding European presence. This role is key to ensuring that our operations, including banking products and services, comply with Luxembourg's regulatory framework and EU banking laws. You will leverage your strong knowledge of Luxembourg’s banking regulations, maintain relationships with local and European regulators, and support the business as it navigates new markets in Europe. You will be pivotal in establishing the legal foundation for our European strategy, ensuring compliance, and guiding our teams through the complexities of Luxembourg’s legal and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Strategy : Provide legal counsel on regulatory requirements, focusing on Luxembourg banking laws and European Union banking regulations. Ensure the bank's European expansion aligns with regulatory expectations.
• Relationship with Regulators : Develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with Luxembourg's regulators (CSSF) and other key EU regulatory bodies. Act as the main point of contact for regulatory matters in Europe.
• Banking Products & Services : Advise on the development, launch, and compliance of banking products and services in Luxembourg, including retail banking, corporate banking, payments, and digital banking offerings.
• Risk Mitigation & Legal Compliance : Identify and manage legal risks associated with banking operations in Luxembourg and the broader European market. Provide guidance on mitigating risks and maintaining the bank’s reputation and legal standing.
• Cross-Border Legal Advisory : Provide legal support for cross-border transactions, strategic partnerships, and financial arrangements as the bank expands its footprint across Europe.
• Legal Documentation & Contract Management : Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to banking operations, strategic partnerships, and regulatory filings.
• Internal Legal Framework : Work closely with local and global legal teams to establish internal policies and procedures for operating within European regulations while supporting business goals.
• Monitoring Regulatory Changes : Stay up to date with changes in European and Luxembourg banking regulations, ensuring timely compliance adjustments and providing proactive legal guidance.

Personal Qualities Required

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