I am searching for a fluent German-speaking Legal Manager to join a leading global hospitality group at their Central Europe office based in Ratingen, Germany. This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact legal role supporting multi-country hotel operations while enjoying premium travel perks and flexible working
Perks and Benefits for Legal Manager - Central Europe:
- €70,000-€80,000 annual salary depending on experience
- 10% annual performance bonus
- Company car 30 days holiday per year
- Flexible working (1-2 days home office per week)
Skills and Experience of a Legal Manager:
Must-Haves:
- Fully qualified German lawyer (1st and 2nd state exams completed)
- 2-3 years of legal experience, ideally in an international environment
- Fluency in German and English (spoken and written)
- Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills
- Business-oriented legal thinking with a proactive and flexible approach
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities without heavy admin support
Desired:
- Experience in hotel, real estate, or travel industries
- Strong drafting experience (service, purchase, licensing, construction, and data protection contracts)
- Certification or background in data protection law
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Manager:
- Provide legal advice to hotel operations across Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in both German and English
- Support hotel openings, restructures, takeovers, and closures
- Coordinate external legal counsel and notarial certifications
- Maintain legal compliance and corporate governance standards
- Handle internal queries on a wide range of legal topics including data protection
€70k - 80k per year + 10% annual performance bonus .
Gehalt: 70000 – 80000 EUR / YEAR
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