Investment Banking Counsel, Deutsche Bank

Capital Markets and M&A, Vice President

$170-275.5k

Senior and Expert level

New York

3 days a week in office (Columbus Circle, New York)

Investment bank and financial services company

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Investment bank and financial services company

1001+ employees

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Be an early applicant

$170-275.5k

Senior and Expert level

New York

3 days a week in office (Columbus Circle, New York)

1001+ employees

B2CB2BInvestingTradingFinancial Services

Company mission

To be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients, creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

An active State Bar membership and relevant capital markets experience at a major law firm and/or global investment bank
Experience in Capital Markets and M&A (experience in M&A working with financial advisors would be a plus but is not a requirement). Federal securities law expertise, including familiarity with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations relevant to capital markets transactions
Qualified lawyer, in good standing with the New York State Bar
Strong analytical, organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
Capacity to assume responsibility for your own workload from an early stage
Ability to appropriately weigh legal risk, reputational and commercial issues in solving sophisticated legal problems
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

What the job involves

We are seeking a Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) attorney to join the Legal Department in our New York City office.
You will join a team of attorneys responsible for providing legal support and legal risk management to Deutsche Bank’s U.S. Investment Banking and Capital Markets businesses across a full range of debt and equity capital markets transactions (Debt Capital Markets (DCM), ECM and Leverage Debt Capital Markets (LDCM)) and M&A transactions where Deutsche Bank serves as a financial advisor
A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
Provide clear and concise advice to business units regarding capital markets transactions for a wide range of domestic and international issuer types and debt and equity products, including registered and 144A/Reg S bond offerings, IPOs and follow-on equity offerings and private placements
Review and advise on pre-transaction and transaction documents from initial pitch phase through closing
Negotiate M&A financial advisory engagement letters with investment banking clients, participate in fairness committees, and advise the Business on conflicts of interest matters
Work with colleagues in the Legal Department and Compliance in the U.S. and overseas to coordinate advice regarding transactions and related matters
Assisting with policy and guideline formulation and delivering related training on topical issues to the Legal Department and business units
Create, maintain, and update legal form templates for capital markets and M&A matters
How You’ll Lead
Actively manage legal, regulatory and reputational risk issues and work with business units and legal billing group to manage outside legal counsel engagements and related costs and expenses

Our take

Deutsche Bank is one of Europe's biggest banks, operating in around 60 countries. It has a long history but hasn't struggled to keep up with the changing times. Like launching Vert, a digital payments service for small and medium businesses, and focusing on investments that are good for the environment and society.

The banks performance in 2025 has been impressive too. In the first nine months, pre-tax profit reached €7.7B (up 64% from last year) and net profit climbed to €5.6B (a 76% increase). And all business divisions delivered double-digit profit growth, supported by revenue gains and disciplined cost management.

If this wasn't impressive enough, the bank is also making strong progress in ESG, reporting €23B in sustainable financing in the third quarter of 2025 alone. With these healthy finances, a clear strategic direction, and a focus on responsible growth, Deutsche Bank is in a very promising position for the future.