Senior Legal Counsel
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Frankfurt
Region:Hessen
Sector:Legal & Compliance, Legal
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:9264
Post Date:May 12, 2026
Meet Our Recruiter
George Higgins
Principal Consultant - Legal
About the Role
Senior Legal Counsel International
Location: Frankfurt am Main
An international consumer and retail brand is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel International to support its global legal function. This role offers broad exposure to cross-border commercial, compliance, IP and ESG matters within a fast-paced international business environment.
Location: Frankfurt am Main
An international consumer and retail brand is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel International to support its global legal function. This role offers broad exposure to cross-border commercial, compliance, IP and ESG matters within a fast-paced international business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and retail-related agreements.
- Support international business operations across e-commerce, retail and distribution activities.
- Advise on advertising, consumer protection and data privacy matters.
- Support ESG, supply chain and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Coordinate trademark and brand protection matters with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage external counsel and support cross-border legal projects.
- Develop legal templates, policies and internal guidance materials.
Your Profile:
- Fully qualified lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience gained within an international law firm or in-house environment.
- Strong background in commercial, retail or consumer-related legal matters.
- Experience with data privacy, compliance and contract negotiations.
- International mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Pragmatic and business-oriented approach.
- Fluent German and English language skills; additional languages would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer?
- International and dynamic working environment.
- Broad range of cross-border legal topics and projects.
- Collaborative and modern company culture.
- Opportunity to work closely with international business stakeholders.
- Long-term career and development opportunities.