Senior Legal Counsel Role
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will be responsible for all legal matters related to our business operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Own all legal matters of the company with a focus on real estate law, corporate law, labor law, data protection, regulatory as well as other areas of law and legal operations
* Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure legal best practices across the company and its over 20 subsidiaries
* Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
* Lead risk management initiatives to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks
* Provide legal support in labor and employment matters, ensuring alignment with the company's policies
* Manage relationships with external law firms, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support
* Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including commercial, partnership, employee and vendor contracts
* Keep the company up-to-date on changing laws, regulations, and industry standards
Requirements
* 3+ years of legal experience within an international and fast-paced context, ideally in both law firm and in-house counsel settings
* German Second State Exam and ideally admission to the bar
* Perfectly fluent in English and German (written and spoken)
* Proven track record of advising on complex legal matters in fast-paced, international environments
* Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive favorable outcomes in high-stakes situations
* Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Proficient in working autonomously and leading legal strategies with limited oversight
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Benefits
* Lunch refund: 7.23€/meal
* Fitness budget: 50€/month
* Learning budget: 1200€/year