Join the team rewriting the rules in private markets.
Moonfare delivers what few others can: the highly sought-after funds and hidden-gem investments that go beyond what most private banks offer. Every opportunity is subjected to a ruthless vetting process; the bar is unforgivingly high. The result? Institutional-quality portfolios for investors who demand more.
Our team combines finance veterans with talent from tech, consulting, law and industries you’d never expect. Headquartered in Berlin, we operate from eight offices across Europe, the US and Asia.
If you're ready to build what's next in private markets, let's talk.
Senior Legal Counsel – IT & Technology Law (m/f/d)
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Legal Counsel with an IT & Technology specialism to join our team. In this role, you will provide strategic legal advice across commercial and contractual matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting high-profile, cross-functional projects. You will be a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial goals.
You will:
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts with vendors, suppliers, and other third-party partners, particularly in relation to our fully digital investment platform, IT content, and IT services.
- Provide input on regulatory questions and projects with regard to MiFID, DORA, WpHG, WpIG and KAGB.
- Provide legal advice on commercial and contractual issues across the Moonfare Group business, helping navigate complex legal and regulatory matters
The next Moonfarian:
- Extensive post-qualification experience in commercial, contract, IT, cyber security and technology law
- Fully qualified lawyer (Zweites Staatsexamen) in Germany
- Full written and spoken professional working proficiency in German & English
- Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, DORA and regulatory compliance
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects
- Highly structured, able to navigate a fast-paced environment, and comfortable dealing with ambiguity
Our Values:
- Our clients come first, Moonfare comes second, and we prioritise ourselves third - Client-Centric Focus.
Putting clients first means creating value for them is essential. Placing Moonfare second signifies that our individual professional future at Moonfare depends on the company's commercial success. Prioritising ourselves third reflects our humility in putting clients and Moonfare before personal interests.
We understand the important role that diversity plays in our success. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas push us further and raise the bar. We’re committed to developing an inclusive and safe culture where everyone — regardless of colour, race, religion, sex, origin, sexuality, disability, marital status, citizenship or gender identity — knows that they are an integral part of the team and can bring their full potential to their work.
*Minimum investments vary according to jurisdiction.
