Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Kassel, Hesse - Germany
Salary - €100,000 - €130,000
Ready to embrace a dynamic role that matches your legal excellence, interests and personality? Look no further!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the legal team of a leading global company in the Kassel region of Germany. With operations in over 60 countries and being at the forefront of innovation, this is a chance to be part of a respected international business working on impactful, future-focused projects.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded legal professional to join the legal department. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this is a broad, international role with scope to shape the legal focus around your expertise, ideally covering corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide proactive, solution-oriented legal advice on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, including supply, distribution, licensing, and service agreements.
• Advise on regulatory frameworks and international standards relevant to the company’s diverse markets.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal risks while ensuring compliance with local, regional, and international regulations.
• Support innovation-driven projects involving digital platforms, new technologies, and product development.
• Oversee corporate initiatives such as M&A, joint ventures, corporate governance, and restructuring.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, contributing to legal strategy and business decisions.
What’s on Offer:
• Career progression.
• Flexibility to tailor the role based on your legal expertise.
• International scope within a globally recognised organisation.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
Key Requirements:
• Fully qualified lawyer with above-average state exams.
• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong expertise in corporate law, M&A, commercial contracts, and compliance.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach to legal advisory work.
If this opportunity sparks your interest and your background fits the criteria, please get in touch!