(Senior) Legal Counsel

Team Lead AML Location: Frankfurt am Main Our client is seeking an experienced AML leader to head up their Global Standards and Domestic Risk Management function. This is a senior compliance role combining strategic framework development with hands-on team leadership in a regulated financial services environment. Key Responsibilities: Developing and maintaining global frameworks for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF). Monitoring and analysing regulatory developments across the AML/CTF landscape. Acting as a subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders on AML/CTF matters. Collaborating with the wider Financial Crime function on cross-border initiatives. Managing internal and external audit processes related to AML/CTF compliance. Providing operational leadership, including staff development and day-to-day team coordination. Your Profile: University degree or equivalent qualification, ideally with a background in banking or financial services. Substantial experience in Compliance, Non-Financial Risk, Risk Management, or a related discipline. Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a regulated environment.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Munich Our client is a large, internationally operating business looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team, providing comprehensive commercial law support across multiple divisions. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end legal advice to internal divisions - including sales, purchasing, R&D and quality - on commercial law matters across Europe. Advising on general commercial and contract law issues, including cross-border aspects, with a business-oriented and risk-aware approach. Representing the company's legal position with contractual partners. Legal support for innovation projects and new business initiatives. Managing external law firms, including quality and cost oversight. Developing and maintaining contract templates, guidelines and standards. Delivering internal training and workshops on relevant areas of law. Contributing to AI-based legal tools and automated workflows within the legal function. Your Profile: Fully qualified German lawyer. At least 5 years' experience at a commercial law firm and/or in-house at an internationally active company. Strong expertise in German and international commercial and contract law. Entrepreneurial mindset, sound commercial awareness and a solutions-focused advisory style. Affinity for digitalisation and AI-supported legal processes. Fluent in German and English.

Legal & Compliance Counsel Location: Remote A role that inspires you Join an international organisation as Legal & Compliance Counsel, supporting a broad range of regulatory, compliance, and data protection matters across Europe. In this role, you will work closely with the compliance and data protection teams to strengthen governance frameworks while also gaining exposure to emerging environmental and ESG regulations. Key Responsibilities: Advise on compliance and regulatory matters, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, whistleblowing, and trade compliance. Support data protection and cybersecurity topics, including drafting agreements such as data transfer arrangements and terms of use. Contribute to the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and controls. Work closely with the Data Protection Officer and the wider compliance team on governance initiatives. Monitor regulatory developments and support compliance with environmental and ESG-related regulations. Assist with the implementation of compliance programmes and internal training initiatives. Your Profile: Qualified lawyer in a major European jurisdiction. Around 5 years’ post-qualification experience in compliance, regulatory law, or data protection. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and data protection regulations. Interest in expanding into environmental and ESG-related regulatory topics. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in an international environment. Fluent English; German is advantageous. Chinese language skills are highly beneficial. Willingness to travel regularly to Munich. What’s on Offer? A broad legal and compliance role with exposure to international regulatory topics. Opportunity to work on evolving ESG and sustainability regulations. Collaborative international legal and compliance team environment. Competitive compensation package and strong development opportunities.

Legal Counsel - Data Protection Location: Munich A role that inspires you Join a central Compliance & Data Protection function within an internationally active organisation as a Legal Counsel - Data Protection. In this role, you will take responsibility for advising on data protection matters, further developing compliance structures, and ensuring legally sound processes across the business. Key Responsibilities: Advise internal departments on the implementation of data protection requirements. Develop, implement, and monitor compliance and data protection policies and guidelines. Maintain and further develop the internal data protection management system. Monitor legal developments, case law, and regulatory guidance, assessing their impact on the organisation. Draft, review, and negotiate data protection-related contracts and clauses. Conduct and update risk analyses and develop risk mitigation measures with specialist departments. Prepare reports for management and liaise with supervisory authorities. Deliver training sessions and raise awareness on compliance and data protection topics. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer, ideally with the Second State Examination; admission as in-house counsel is possible. Initial professional experience in data protection, IT law, or risk management. Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style. Strong analytical skills and confident, assertive manner. High level of integrity, team spirit, and openness to new topics. Excellent German and English skills. What’s on Offer? A central in-house role with broad responsibility in compliance and data protection. Opportunity to shape and further develop governance structures. Flexible and mobile working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance. Long-term development opportunities within a stable organisation.