Senior Legal Counsel M&A

(Senior) Legal Counsel - Antitrust Location: Hamburg A role that inspires you Based in Hamburg, you will act as a senior adviser on antitrust and competition law within an international legal function. You will support complex commercial activities and strategic initiatives, providing clear, pragmatic guidance in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: Advising on competition and antitrust matters across business activities. Reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements with horizontal and vertical aspects. Assessing market power, competitive behaviour and cooperation structures. Supporting interactions with competitors, associations and industry bodies. Advising on M&A transactions, including merger control. Supporting investigations, regulatory proceedings and cartel damages litigation. Engaging with competition authorities and representing the organisation externally. Developing internal standards, guidance and antitrust training. Collaborating closely with compliance, business stakeholders and legal colleagues. Managing external competition counsel and related budgets. Monitoring legal developments and advising on emerging risks. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with bar admission or equivalent qualification. Several years’ experience in antitrust/competition law, in private practice and/or in-house. Proven expertise in investigations and compliance. Solid knowledge of related areas such as M&A or commercial law. Strong communication and negotiation skills in international environments. Fluent German and English. Commercially minded, analytical and solution-oriented. Collaborative, adaptable and willing to travel occasionally. What’s on Offer? A collaborative, international working environment with real impact. Individual development opportunities and continuous learning. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Competitive annual leave entitlement. A comprehensive benefits package.

Senior Legal Counsel M&A Location: Hamburg A role that inspires you Join a dynamic organisation as a Senior Legal Counsel, providing expert legal support on complex corporate transactions. You’ll play a key role throughout deal lifecycle stages, working closely with internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative, international environment. Key Responsibilities Provide legal advice from transaction planning to documentation. Support compliance and governance throughout deal execution. Lead and coordinate due diligence processes. Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents with stakeholders. Assist in securing regulatory and internal approvals. Manage closing activities and oversee contractual obligations. Develop interim procedures between signing and completion. Liaise with external advisors and manage related budgets. Your Profile Qualified lawyer with solid M&A or corporate transaction experience. Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills. Commercially aware and culturally adaptable. Fluent in German and English; additional languages advantageous. Collaborative team player comfortable in an international setting. Willingness to travel as required. What’s on Offer Engage in high-impact transactions shaping the company’s future. Work within a supportive, international legal team. Opportunities for professional growth and cross-cultural collaboration.