Legal Counsel Corporate & Commercial Law

Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial Location: Munich / Hybrid Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial Law to support commercial, contractual and corporate legal matters across an international business environment within the EMEA region. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on commercial and corporate law matters across international operations. Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements. Support legal risk assessments and provide pragmatic legal guidance to business stakeholders. Collaborate closely with internal departments and external legal advisors. Contribute to the development of legal standards, processes and governance frameworks. Support strategic projects, including corporate and business-related initiatives. Contribute to the optimisation of legal processes and modern working methods. Your Profile: Qualified lawyer with relevant legal qualifications and professional experience. Several years of experience within commercial or corporate law environments. Experience with international contracts and cross-border legal matters. Strong commercial awareness and solution-oriented mindset. Interest in technology-driven and modern legal working environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Independent and structured working style. Fluent German and English language skills. What’s on Offer? International and collaborative working environment. Broad exposure to commercial and corporate legal topics. Flexible hybrid working model. Long-term development and progression opportunities.

Claims Counsel Location: Munich Our client is seeking a Claims Counsel to support its legal and claims function in Munich. This role offers exposure to cross-border claims handling, traffic law and international legal coordination within a fast-paced international environment. Key Responsibilities: Advise internal teams on the enforcement of claims related to vehicle damages and liability matters. Support the defence against unjustified third-party claims. Coordinate international claims handling with legal teams across multiple jurisdictions. Manage relationships with external law firms and collection agencies. Analyse and improve claims handling and legal enforcement processes. Support the development of legally compliant and efficient claims strategies. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with relevant professional experience in traffic, insurance or claims law. Experience within motor vehicle claims settlement and dispute resolution. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Analytical and solution-oriented mindset. Structured and commercially focused working style. Fluent German and English language skills; additional languages would be advantageous. What’s on Offer? International and dynamic working environment. Broad exposure to cross-border legal matters. Collaborative and modern company culture. Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and strategic initiatives. Long-term career and development opportunities.

In-House Business Lawyer Location: Munich Our client is seeking an in-house business lawyer to support its commercial and operational activities across multiple jurisdictions. The role offers broad exposure to contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters within an international business environment. Key Responsibilities: Independently advise on day-to-day business and project-related legal matters. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, particularly supplier and customer contracts. Provide legal support across areas such as IP, trade marks, product development, commercial law, data protection, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters. Coordinate and oversee external legal counsel when required. Develop, implement, and maintain internal policies, procedures, and training programmes. Requirements: Qualified lawyer. 3–5 years’ relevant legal experience, ideally in an in-house or international environment. Strong analytical and structured working style with a solution-oriented mindset. Ability to quickly adapt to new legal areas and business topics. Good understanding of commercial and technical contexts. Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative approach. Proficiency in MS Office; interest in legal tech and AI tools is an advantage. Fluent in German and English, written and spoken. What’s on offer? Central, modern office in Munich with excellent transport links. Hybrid working model. 30 days annual leave. Subsidised sports and wellbeing activities. Regular feedback, check-ins, and structured development discussions. Company pension scheme with employer contribution.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Northampton A well-established international business is seeking a commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to provide proactive, pragmatic legal support across a broad range of matters in a fast-paced, multinational environment. Key Responsibilities: Advise on a broad range of legal matters with a focus on commercial contracts. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements to a high standard. Partner with business leaders to deliver solutions-oriented guidance within relevant deadlines. Manage risk assessment with a balanced, business-focused approach. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisers, and other relevant parties. Requirements: 5+ years of post-qualification experience from a reputable law firm or in an in-house legal function. Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, written and verbal. Experience in an international or multinational business environment. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple matters independently and to deadline. Sound legal analysis, commercial judgment, and attention to detail. Collaborative and curious, with the ability to influence key stakeholders. Additional language skills desirable but not essential. What's on Offer? Broad, varied in-house role with genuine business exposure. Collaborative team environment with close senior stakeholder interaction. Competitive compensation and benefits package.