Legal Counsel
Location : Munich
Our client is seeking a legal counsel to join their team. This role involves providing practical legal guidance across corporate, commercial, and compliance matters, with a strong focus on German corporate law.
Responsibilities :
- Advise on legal matters including contracts, compliance, data protection, IP, and corporate governance.
- Support internal departments (e.g. procurement, technical, business development) with legal risk management.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents.
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
- Assist in corporate transactions, restructurings, and strategic projects.
- Support compliance initiatives and create legal awareness materials.
- Contribute to process improvement as the company scales.
Requirements :
Fully qualified legal degree, ideally from a German-speaking university.At least 5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal team.Strong knowledge of German corporate law; additional expertise in commercial, contract, or compliance law is a plus.Fluent in English and German.Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.Comfortable handling diverse legal topics in a dynamic, international environment.Benefits :
Employee participation program (virtual shares).30 days of paid vacation.Company pension plan with employer contribution.Subsidised lunches.Learning and development budget.Childcare allowance.