SUMMARY:
Are you a legal professional with a passion for navigating complex legal landscapes in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Do you thrive in dynamic, international settings and want to make a real impact in a cutting-edge industry? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Position: Legal Counsel
Location: Duesseldorf, Germany
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us:
Rakuten Symphony is reinventing telecom by greatly reducing cost, empowering more people and leading the human centric AI future. The mission is to connect everybody and enable all to be.
Our global legal team is made up of highly motivated professionals who are passionate about what they do. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a difference.
The Role:
We are looking for a Legal Counsel with strong background in commercial and IT contracting to join our team in Düsseldorf and support legal operations in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment. In this role, you will work closely with the business teams in Germany on key customer and vendor accounts and collaborate with legal and business teams in Japan and internationally.
You will contribute to contract review, negotiation processes and contract lifecycle management, support legal decision-making and maintain clarity of legal and commercial communication.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal professional in the earlier stages of their career to assue a role with a high level of responsibility and the opportunity to grow.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, review, and update a wide variety of commercial and IT agreements, including licensing, service and supply contracts, and other standard legal documents.
* Support negotiations through contract review and redlining.
* Assist in defining and interpreting performance obligations in contracts, including deliverables, milestones, KPIs and SLAs.
* Define and manage vendor obligations and ensure alignment with customer contracts.
* Support contract lifecycle management in collaboration with the Procurement team.
* Develop and improve internal legal policies, templates, and guidelines.
* Provide legal support to internal teams on dispute-related matters; draft claims, responses, and other legal letters.
Requirements:
* Law degree and admission to practice law in the EEA/UK (Germany preferred).
* Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in-house.
* Experience in an international business environment is highly valued, particularly within the telecommunications, software or technology sectors.
* Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity; able to collaborate across regions and disciplines with professionalism and discretion.
* Demonstrated ability to manage cross-border legal matters, including commercial contracting and regulatory issues.
* Proven skills in legal drafting, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and pragmatic legal problem-solving.
* Fluency in English is required. Additional languages of the European Union, especially German, are an asset.
Why Join Us?
* A global platform with high-impact legal work across Europe, Japan, the US, and the Middle East.
* Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals in a forward-thinking and international environment.
* Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
* A balanced work culture with flexibility and support for personal development.
* A commitment to growing Rakuten Symphony’s legal presence in Europe, with Düsseldorf as a key legal hub.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are excited about this opportunity.
Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world of Rakuten Symphony!