Senior Legal Counsel

A rare opportunity to combine legal practice with strategic investment and lasting impact At Deminor, you do more than handle files. You help shape strategy, assess investment opportunities and drive litigation that can deliver real outcomes for clients and stakeholders, all while providing access to justice in a dynamic environment. As we continue to grow our presence in Germany and across the DACH region, we are seeking a German-qualified lawyer with strong litigation or dispute resolution experience, eager to take ownership, develop cases and make an impact both locally and internationally. You will be based in Hamburg or Düsseldorf, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for regular travel across Deminor’s international offices. What you will do Identify, assess and manage litigation funding opportunities in Germany and across the DACH region, working closely with potential clients, their counsel, experts and Deminor’s international and multidisciplinary team. Oversee funding projects throughout the full investment selection process, from sourcing and due diligence through to committee discussions, approval and contract closing. This will include reviewing funding requests submitted to Deminor, assessing legal and commercial merits, engaging with key stakeholders and negotiating funding terms. Upon approval by the Investment Committee, you will be involved in drafting funding documentation, monitoring the dispute and capital deployment, and managing the case through to completion alongside clients and counsel, whether by court decision, settlement or another resolution, including payment of Deminor’s return. Help expand Deminor’s footprint in the German and German-speaking market. This will include contributing to business development and marketing initiatives, proactively engaging with corporations, law firms and institutions, including arbitration centres, and proposing initiatives for consideration by the Executive Committee. Support funding opportunities in other markets and contribute to cross-border matters within Deminor’s wider international portfolio. Who you are You are a German-qualified lawyer with approximately 5 years or more of experience in litigation, commercial disputes or dispute resolution. You bring many of the following attributes: An outstanding academic record, including German law degrees and successful completion of the first and second state examinations. Experience in the dispute resolution department of a German law firm, or in a large corporation with exposure to German litigation work. Experience in complex commercial disputes, including litigation or arbitration, with client-facing responsibilities and regular engagement with external stakeholders. Interest in high-value dispute resolution matters, including insolvency and restructuring-related disputes, complex commercial litigation, arbitration, collective redress or other areas aligned with Deminor’s strategic growth ambitions. Native-level German and excellent English language skills; additional languages are an advantage. A practical, analytical and commercially minded approach. The ability to think strategically beyond pure legal analysis. Motivation to grow in a role where legal insight directly informs investment decisions and business outcomes. Curiosity, proactivity and willingness to go the extra mile. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of an international team. Excellent presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to work effectively under tight deadlines. What we offer An intellectually stimulating role at a leading international litigation funder, with direct exposure to high-stakes commercial and collective cases in Germany, the DACH region and across jurisdictions. Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus potential aligned with individual and firm-wide results. Substantial autonomy and responsibility from day one, with opportunities to increase your influence and leadership within the team. A collaborative, low-ego culture that values independence, integrity, perseverance, excellence and pioneering spirit. These are values that define Deminor. Professional development and learning opportunities, including involvement in investment committees, international case strategy and exposure to multiple jurisdictions. A purpose-driven environment where legal expertise is translated into real-world recovery and meaningful outcomes for clients. The opportunity to work with experienced lawyers, financial analysts and sector specialists in a diverse, multilingual and international team. Deminor offers a professional, friendly and open working environment that values diverse backgrounds and individual personalities. With growing demand for our services and a rapidly evolving litigation funding landscape, no two days are the same. We encourage an entrepreneurial mindset and welcome creative ideas from every team member. Flexible home office arrangements and work-from-anywhere opportunities are also available. About Deminor For more than 30 years, Deminor has advised some of the world’s largest institutional investors on investor protection matters, including the recovery of investment losses through litigation in Europe and worldwide. As a pioneer in this field, Deminor has played a leading role in numerous high-profile securities actions, recovering billions of euros for its clients. Deminor has funded and supported cases in 20 jurisdictions and operates from nine offices across Continental Europe, the UK, the US and Asia. Our team brings together a unique diversity of backgrounds, skills and languages, guided by strong values that shape both the cases we fund and the way we work with clients and partners.