Junior Legal Counsel Location: Our client is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to support its legal team. This role focuses on contract law, data protection, employment law, and general civil law. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal departments, including research and administration, as well as liaise with external legal counsel and public authorities.
Provide legal guidance on projects involving scientific partnerships and third-party funding
Address employment law matters, especially concerning global mobility and academic exchange or funding programs
Support the enhancement of the compliance management system
Advise on data protection issues (in accordance with GDPR), working closely with the external data protection officer
Solid knowledge of contract law, data protection, employment law, and compliance
Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken
Flat organisational structure
Performance-based compensation and additional benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Good accessibility by public transport, car, and bicycle