IONITY is a joint venture of car manufacturers BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Group, Kia, Mercedes-Benz AG and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche. We are redefining the future of sustainable mobility in Europe.
Sustainable mobility is at the core of our business. As Legal Counsel - Contract & Commercial Affairs, you will play a pivotal role within our Legal team, a strategic business partner committed to enabling and securing our ambitious goals across Europe.
Job Description
* Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts with an eye toward practical implementation and risk mitigation
* Act as a trusted legal partner to internal teams such as Network Development, Procurement, and Product & Growth providing pragmatic legal advice on a wide range of commercial, civil and regulatory matters, primarily under German and EU law
* Monitor legal developments and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks relevant to the e-mobility sector
* Champion technology-supported legal operations, leveraging digital tools to streamline your work and amplify legal value across the organization
Requirements
* A successfully completed First German State Examination in Law (erstes Staatsexamen)
* 1–3 years of relevant experience in a legal department, law firm or similar environment (internships welcome)
* A solid foundation in German civil and commercial law and a genuine interest in EU regulatory frameworks
* Business fluency in German and English - written and spoken - to confidently engage with colleagues and partners across Europe
* French language skills, which would be a strong asset in our international setting
You are a legally trained professional who combines sharp legal acumen with a business mindset and a drive to make a tangible impact. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment where your advice matters — and you're not afraid to think beyond the traditional boundaries of legal work.
What Sets You Apart
* Strong communication skills: You express legal concepts clearly, confidently, and with a solution-oriented mindset, adapting to your audience
* A tech-savvy approach to legal work: You see technology as a tool to streamline, optimize, and elevate your daily tasks
* An entrepreneurial spirit or even a business degree that helps you connect legal reasoning with commercial value
* A collaborative mindset and a readiness to grow with a company that's pushing the boundaries of sustainable mobility in Europe