Hire Resolve is assisting legal organisations in hiring experienced legal professionals for multiple mid–senior level opportunities across a range of practice areas and in-house functions in Germany. This is a multi-role hiring campaign suited to candidates from corporate and advisory environments, with progression pathways toward senior specialist and leadership roles such as Senior Legal Counsel, Syndikusrechtsanwalt (In-house Counsel), Senior Associate, Legal Manager, Head of Legal, Compliance Lead, or Legal Operations Manager. Key Responsibilities Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to business stakeholders and/or clients across operational and strategic matters Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents (e.g., commercial agreements, supplier/customer contracts, NDAs, service agreements, licensing agreements) Support matters across corporate/commercial, employment, regulatory, disputes, compliance, procurement, governance, privacy, or real estate (aligned to experience) Manage external counsel and service providers, including budgets, timelines, and matter strategy Assist with legal risk assessments and recommend practical mitigations aligned to business objectives Support dispute management, including early case assessment, correspondence, document preparation, settlement discussions, and litigation oversight where applicable Contribute to compliance programmes, internal controls, and policy development, including monitoring legal and regulatory updates and advising on implementation Maintain accurate records, contract repositories, and matter documentation, ensuring confidentiality and appropriate information handling Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, Operations) to improve legal processes and decision-making Support governance processes, including board/management documentation and delegated authority frameworks where relevant Mentor junior colleagues and promote consistent professional standards and quality Requirements Qualifications (role-dependent): Law degree with German state examinations (typically First and Second State Exam) for fully qualified Rechtsanwalt/Syndikusrechtsanwalt roles Admission as a Rechtsanwalt (or eligibility to practise in Germany) is required for roles with practising rights For in-house legal, contracts, compliance, or legal operations roles: strong relevant legal qualification and experience are preferred; exact requirements vary by role scope Experience: Typically 5–12 years of progressive legal experience (in-house and/or private practice), aligned to mid–senior level scope Demonstrated capability in one or more areas such as commercial contracts, corporate governance, employment, regulatory, disputes, compliance, privacy/GDPR, or legal operations Strong drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and risk-based judgement Familiarity with relevant tools and systems (where applicable), including document management, contract lifecycle management (CLM), matter management, and Microsoft 365 Language: Professional fluency in German is often required; English is typically required for international environments and cross-border work Ability to manage competing deadlines, work independently, and handle sensitive information with discretion Benefits Private Health Insurance Pension Plan Paid Time Off Training & Development