Legal Counsel
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Berlin
Region:Berlin
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:8699
Post Date:March 24, 2026
Meet Our Recruiter
Lewis Godden
Recruitment Consultant - Legal
About the Role
Legal Counsel
Location: Berlin
Our client is a growing business looking for a Legal Counsel to join their in-house team. Transactional work sits at the core of this position, with day-to-day legal coverage spanning employment, data protection and commercial matters. Cross-border work is part of the mix, with coordination of external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting business acquisitions - M&A and transactional work is a primary focus.
- Employment law advisory across the business.
- Data protection and GDPR compliance.
- Managing external counsel on cross-jurisdictional matters.
- Pragmatic commercial and operational legal support.
Your Profile:
- German-qualified lawyer.
- Background in-house or at a law firm with a focus on corporate/M&A.
- Transactional mindset — comfortable with acquisitions and commercial contracts.
- Solutions-oriented and able to operate in a fast-paced, lean team environment.
- Fluent in German and English.