Posted:
9/20/2024, 1:25:15 AM
Location(s):
Berlin, Germany
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
bunch is building the backbone of private markets, combining exceptional expertise, operational excellence, and frictionless technology. The platform enables funds and private investors to seamlessly and securely set up and manage their investment entities.
We are looking for a Research Assistant (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, m/w/d) to work closely together with our General Counsel, Jessica McBride, on all aspects of building and scaling bunch's in-house legal department and provide legal support for bunch's product and strategic decisions.
Work closely with bunch's automation, business development and operations teams, supporting with sales and service contracts and legal questions on our product
Conduct legal research, particularly on the issues of banking/payments, funds and corporate law that underlie bunch's product
Provide reasoned recommendations on product development and regulatory strategies
Improve the contractual bases for bunch's product, including corporate, trust and investment documents as well as service and other operating agreements
Assist in matters of German / EU / UK anti-money laundering and privacy law that are relevant to our operations
Support with matters of UK and Dutch law (our 2 other markets) and evaluate expansion issues (e.g., licensing) for future markets
Get a first-hand look at how a company is built
The opportunity to grow and thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on learning and personal development
The possibility to take on responsibility early
1-on-1 work with our General Counsel and other departments without traditional hierarchies
A lovely office in the heart of vibrant Berlin-Mitte
Flexible working days to fit into Referendariat planning
An international team and a friendly, human-centered company culture that is focused on empowering others and valuing unique perspectives
Have studied law at a German university and have completed the first state exam (erstes Staatsexamen) with at least “fully satisfactory” (vollbefriedigend) results
Native-level proficiency in German and excellent written and spoken skills in both German and English
Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized and comfortable with responsibility
Be excited about working in a fluid, innovative, fast-paced and creative environment and about being a part of bunch's culture
Be interested in the intersection of legal, tech and automation
Diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged
The scope of employment would be at least 10 hrs/week and up to 20 hrs/week, with a start as soon as possible.
bunch is an investment tech startup founded in Berlin in 2021. With a proven track record, bunch has garnered trust from leading fund managers and institutional LPs, who have collectively committed over €2 billion through the platform.
The private markets are experiencing unprecedented growth, with alternative assets expected to reach nearly $40 trillion by the end of the decade, yet still reliant on outdated tools and methods.
We recently closed our $15.5 million Series A to accelerate bunch’s mission to bring a trillion-dollar industry into the 21st century, driving a much-needed digital transformation.
At bunch, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees because we value and celebrate diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not tolerate discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.
Website: https://www.bunch.capital/
Headquarter Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Employee Count: 11-50
Year Founded: 2021
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Seed
Industries: Financial Services ⋅ FinTech ⋅ Software