Legal & Compliance Specialist

Legal & Compliance Specialist Location: Hamburg Join a forward-thinking legal team focused on contract management and compliance. You’ll handle contract templates, support communication with sales and clients, and simplify complex legal topics through presentations, workshops, and seminars. Key responsibilities: Manage and organise legal information efficiently to support operational matters. Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders on legal and compliance topics including GDPR, IP, sustainability, and anti-money laundering. Drive digital improvements and process automation to enhance legal workflows. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, or related field. Interest in compliance, regulatory matters, GDPR, money laundering prevention, sustainability, and intellectual property. Basic IT skills with willingness to learn new technologies. Fluent in German and English. Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Curious, proactive, and eager to contribute to shaping processes and outcomes. What's on Offer: Competitive salary with bonuses for Christmas and vacation. Flexible hours and 30 days annual leave (38.5-hour workweek). Up to two days remote work per week. Employer-funded pension scheme and accident insurance. Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development.. Access to corporate benefits and capital accumulation programs.

Legal Counsel Location: Hamburg (Hybrid) Our client is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to advise on complex commercial, regulatory, and investment-related matters across international renewable energy markets. In this role, you’ll provide legal guidance on project acquisitions, public and regulatory issues, and long-term commercial agreements. Key Responsibilities: Provide independent regulatory and public-law support for the investment team during acquisition and development of renewable energy projects across Europe, including oversight of external due diligence. Partner with investment teams to make balanced legal decisions aligned with commercial and strategic priorities. Offer early-stage guidance on permitting, administrative procedures, grid regulation, auction frameworks, and other energy-regulatory matters. Monitor regulatory developments and advise the business on implications; brief senior management and train internal teams. Draft, review, and negotiate investment and project agreements (e.g., SPAs, JVAs, grid agreements, development contracts). Coordinate between internal departments and external advisors, including national and international law firms and regulatory specialists. Contribute to cross-departmental initiatives and strategic projects shaping regulatory positioning. Support regulatory proceedings, administrative appeals, and post-acquisition compliance matters. Requirements: Completed legal studies and qualification as a lawyer; strong academic background preferred. 5+ years’ experience in renewable energy, public law, regulatory, or contract law - in a law firm or in-house within energy, industrial, or investment sectors. Strong presence, confident communication, and ability to engage with senior stakeholders. Structured, solution-oriented, and highly independent work style. Fluent English and German; additional European languages are a plus. High commitment, ownership mindset, and interest in legal, commercial, and organisational contexts. Integrity, reliability, teamwork skills, and strong negotiation capability.

Legal Counsel - Contract Law Location: Oldenburg A role that inspires you Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel with strong expertise in contract law to support a broad range of commercial and technical projects. In this key advisory role, you will partner closely with internal stakeholders, provide guidance on complex contractual matters, and help shape a modern, consistent contract landscape. Key Responsibilities Advise on major engineering and construction projects throughout bidding, negotiation, and contract execution. Draft, review, and negotiate diverse commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and service providers. Work closely with teams such as procurement, warranty, claims, and quality management. Streamline, update, and harmonise existing contract templates and frameworks. Support confidentiality matters, cooperation agreements, and offshore project requirements. Identify and assess legal risks, manage claims, and coordinate dispute resolution or litigation with external counsel. Monitor legal developments and propose updates to internal policies and contractual standards. Your Profile Qualified lawyer (fully qualified, LL.M., or comparable). At least 4 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, ideally within an industrial or technical sector. Strong background in contract law; exposure to shipbuilding, construction, or manufacturing is a plus. Skilled in claims management, dispute resolution, and regulatory topics. Confident communicator and negotiator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills. Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style. Excellent English skills; German proficiency an asset. What’s on Offer A diverse and influential role within an international environment. Flexible working options, a supportive team culture, and attractive employee benefits. Room to work independently, contribute ideas, and actively shape processes. A respectful, collaborative atmosphere with a strong sense of community. Family-friendly benefits, including on-site childcare options.

Legal Counsel Location: Würzburg Key Responsibilities: Advise management and governance bodies on legal matters and deliver training to business units. Assess legal, economic, and operational risks. Develop practical legal solutions aligned with business goals. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents. Lead or support complex legal and cross-functional projects nationally and internationally. Manage and coordinate external legal advisors and notaries. Monitor legal trends and recommend actionable measures. Your Profile: Qualified legal professional (First and Second State Examinations or equivalent). Several years’ experience, ideally in an international industrial or technology environment. Expertise in commercial and corporate law, including distribution, procurement, warranty, and product liability; knowledge of IT, data protection, IP, or compliance is a plus. Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented with strong communication skills. Proactive, strategic mindset and good business and technical understanding. Interest in Legal Tech and AI tools. Fluent in German and English. What's on Offer: Attractive compensation with holiday and Christmas bonuses. Flexible hours, remote work options, 30 days’ leave, and generous bridge days. Personalised training and career development opportunities. Pension plan, health initiatives, modern dining, and regular team events.