Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Hamburg A role that inspires you Join an internationally operating life sciences organisation as Senior Legal Counsel, advising at the forefront of digital innovation. You will ensure compliance with global data protection and AI regulations while enabling business growth in a highly regulated and technology-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Advise on compliance with data and AI-related regulations (e.g. GDPR, EU AI Act, HIPAA, NIS 2). Conduct risk assessments and oversee implementation of mitigation measures. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and contract standards for data and AI governance. Embed compliance frameworks into key business areas such as IT, HR, Operations, and Procurement. Provide legal support for new business initiatives, including contract drafting and negotiation. Deliver internal training and promote awareness of data and AI legal requirements. Contribute to cross-functional compliance projects and legal tech initiatives. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with several years’ experience in data protection and IT law. Background in a regulated industry, ideally life sciences, pharma, or biotech. Strong expertise in GDPR and emerging AI regulation. Additional certifications (e.g. CIPP/E) are beneficial. Analytical, pragmatic, and solution-driven working style. Excellent communication skills with fluent German and English. What’s on Offer? A forward-looking in-house role at the intersection of law and technology. International collaboration in a research-driven environment. Flexible working arrangements and attractive benefits. Long-term development within a future-oriented sector.

Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel - Eastern Europe and Central AsiaLocation: Dubai A role that inspires you Join an internationally active medical technology organisation as Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel, combining strategic legal advisory with hands-on compliance leadership. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to business leaders, supporting commercial activities while strengthening governance and regulatory frameworks in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide pragmatic legal advice to commercial and operational functions. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, particularly distribution and service contracts. Advise on indirect sales models and distributor lifecycle management. Provide guidance on competition law, export controls, sanctions, and trade compliance. Manage local litigation and coordinate external legal counsel. Support corporate governance, data protection (GDPR), and regulatory compliance matters. Implement and oversee the Compliance Management System. Conduct compliance risk assessments and third-party due diligence. Support internal investigations and remediation measures. Ensure compliant interactions with healthcare professionals and public authorities. Deliver training on compliance, anti-corruption, competition law, data protection, and export controls. Collaborate closely with Commercial, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. Your Profile: Law degree with admission to practice in Eastern Europe or Central Asia. 7–10 years’ legal experience in healthcare, medical devices, or another regulated industry. Strong background in commercial contracting, particularly distribution and service agreements. Expertise in compliance programme management and anti-corruption frameworks (e.g. FCPA, UK Bribery Act). Solid knowledge of healthcare compliance, GDPR, and third-party risk management. Strong communication and training skills with a business-oriented mindset. What’s on Offer? A senior dual legal and compliance role with strategic visibility. Close collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams. Opportunity to shape governance structures in a regulated, international environment. Long-term development prospects within a stable organisation.

Legal Counsel Location: Hamburg A role that inspires you Step into a Legal Counsel role within an internationally active energy trading group at a pivotal stage of expansion. You will take end-to-end responsibility for the legal function, working closely with senior leadership while building robust, scalable legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary legal point of contact for all domestic and international group entities. Provide pragmatic legal advice to management and business units on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, supply, offtake, and logistics-related agreements. Establish and continuously improve contract standards and legal processes. Oversee corporate governance and entity compliance across international subsidiaries. Support the development and optimisation of the group’s international corporate structure. Coordinate disputes, litigation, and external legal advisors. Support compliance initiatives and develop expertise in regulatory, sanctions, and trade-related topics. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer (Volljurist or equivalent). 2–5 years’ experience in corporate and commercial law, ideally within an international environment. Strong legal grounding with ambition to develop into a broad in-house leadership role. Experience in energy, commodity trading, shipping, or international trade is an advantage. Excellent German and English skills. Hands-on, solution-oriented working style with a high level of ownership. What’s on Offer? A pivotal role shaping an international legal function during a growth phase. Direct collaboration with senior management and key decision-makers. Broad responsibility with strong professional development prospects. Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Bonn A role that inspires you Join a leading, future-focused industrial group and contribute to shaping sustainable infrastructure solutions across Germany and Europe. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to both headquarters and operational units, working on a wide range of commercial and strategic topics in a dynamic, decentralised environment. Key Responsibilities: Advise head office and operational units on commercial and corporate law, contract law, antitrust and competition law, IT law and data protection, environmental and energy law, and compliance. Provide legal support for day-to-day operations, projects, and complex contract negotiations. Support transactions and projects related to digitisation, procurement, sales, plant, land, and share acquisitions, as well as restructuring measures. Coordinate and manage external law firms on specialised legal matters. Your Profile: Completed legal training with at least one distinction. Junior professional or lawyer with up to 6 years of relevant professional experience. Strong analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills. Independent, structured, and creative working style. Very good communication and negotiation skills. What’s on Offer? A stable role within a well-established group with a collaborative, values-driven culture. Exposure to a broad range of legal topics and high-impact projects. Opportunities to take on responsibility early and develop professionally. Flexible working arrangements, including mobile working and regulated working hours. Internal mobility and long-term career development opportunities across locations.