Legal Counsel - Corporate Law

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.

Legal Counsel - Corporate Law Location: Munich A role that inspires you As Legal Counsel - Corporate Law, you will join an international in-house legal team advising on complex cross-border matters. You will support the business on corporate law, contract law and M&A issues, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors across an internationally operating group. Key Responsibilities: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including distribution, supply, licensing and service agreements. Advising on international trade and cross-border contractual matters. Providing legal guidance on corporate governance and company law compliance. Drafting and reviewing shareholder resolutions, shareholder agreements and other corporate documentation. Supporting M&A transactions from due diligence to closing, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Coordinating with external legal advisors and internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with above-average state exams or an internationally comparable qualification. Professional experience in corporate law, contract law and M&A. Proven track record advising on complex international transactions. Pragmatic and commercially minded, with a focus on robust legal solutions. Confident communicator able to explain complex issues clearly and present alternative options. Intercultural competence and strong collaboration skills. Fluent English, written and spoken, with willingness to travel. What’s on Offer? A varied role with a high level of autonomy. Collaboration with experienced and qualified colleagues. Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes. Flexible working hours. 30 days’ annual leave.

Legal Counsel - Energy Trading Law Location: Frankfurt am Main An international financial institution is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its energy trading and capital markets legal team. The role provides legal support to trading and business units on OTC derivatives and related trading activities within a global environment. Key Responsibilities: Advise trading and business teams on OTC derivative and energy trading transactions. Negotiate ISDA and other master agreements and support transaction structuring. Advise on collateral arrangements and close-out netting. Support trading activities, including access to trading venues and broker agreements. Provide legal input on repo, securities lending, securities trading, custody, settlement and clearing activities. Work closely with internal stakeholders across multiple functions and jurisdictions. Key Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer. Strong academic background with excellent analytical skills. Relevant professional experience in energy trading, derivatives or capital markets law. Strong interest in energy and commodities trading. Confident negotiating and advising in English; additional languages are an advantage. Team-oriented, commercially minded and able to work independently. What’s on Offer: International and collaborative working environment. Broad exposure to energy trading and capital markets activities. Flexible working arrangements and strong focus on work–life balance. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Head of Export Control Location: Hamburg Our client is seeking a Head of Export control to lead the operational export control team within the Trade Compliance function, acting as the key advisor for export control matters across departments and management. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement export control policies and compliance measures. Serve as the main contact for authorities, service providers, internal teams, and leadership. Manage customs and foreign trade audits and related follow-up. Handle complex compliance issues and dispute resolution. Participate in external committees and cross-functional projects. Develop internal communication and training programs. Lead and manage the export control team. Your Profile: Degree in logistics, international trade, or related field; export control/customs training preferred. Extensive experience in export control and customs, with leadership experience in an international environment. Strong knowledge of German, EU, and US export control and customs regulations. Skilled in project and process management. Fluent in German and English, with excellent communication skills.