Legal & Compliance Jobs

Expert Legal Counsel Location: Berlin A PE-backed software business at an exciting inflection point is looking for an Expert Legal Counsel to join their lean, high-performing Legal team. This is a senior individual contributor role where you will play a key part in a significant upcoming corporate transaction, drive M&A workstreams, and provide broad commercial legal support across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead on a significant corporate transaction - assessing current documentation, identifying gaps, and managing due diligence workstreams. Collaborate closely with external counsel on M&A and corporate transactional matters. Lead on corporate governance and corporate housekeeping activities, ensuring all documentation is accurate and exit-ready. Support day-to-day commercial legal requests through an internal ticketing system, covering a broad range of legal matters. Work cross-jurisdictionally, applying strong knowledge of either English Common Law. Requirements: 6+ years of post-qualification experience with a strong Corporate / M&A background. Qualified in either England & Wales or Germany. Fluent in both German and English - essential. Proven transactional experience, ideally within a PE-backed or exit environment. Strong corporate governance expertise with the ability to manage housekeeping independently. Comfortable operating as a senior individual contributor within a small, agile team. Familiarity with the basic principles of both Common Law and German law frameworks is advantageous. What's on Offer? Hybrid working model. A front-row seat to a high-profile corporate transaction in a PE-backed environment. Senior positioning within a close-knit Legal team.

Commercial Lawyer Location: Cologne Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. You will provide expert contract and commercial law advice across sales, purchasing, retail, and product functions, supporting both domestic and international operations. Key Responsibilities: Advise internal teams on contract and commercial law matters, delivering clear and practical guidance. Review, draft, and negotiate national and international contracts, agreements, T&Cs, and contract templates in German and English. Coordinate external and international law firms on global projects and product compliance matters. Support litigation proceedings domestically and internationally. Develop and deliver legal training and seminar materials for non-legal colleagues. Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer (German: zweites Staatsexamen) with above-average exam results. Several years of relevant experience in an international law firm or in-house legal team. Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills, including complex distribution, purchasing, lease, and project agreements. Sound knowledge of distribution and antitrust law. Fluent German and business-level English; additional languages an advantage. Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to communicate legal matters clearly to non-lawyers. What's on Offer: In-house role within a globally recognised, market-leading brand. Exposure to high-value, cross-border legal work. Collaborative and international working environment. Opportunity for longer-term engagement based on mutual fit and performance.

Legal Counsel - Compliance Location: Frankfurt A role that inspires you Join a leading financial institution as Legal Counsel - Compliance, playing a key role in strengthening the organisation’s financial crime framework. In this role, you will contribute to the development of AML policies, advise stakeholders across the group, and support the implementation of regulatory requirements in a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures for the prevention of money laundering and financial crime. Monitor regulatory developments and assess their implications for the organisation. Provide expert advice to business units and subsidiaries on AML and fraud prevention matters. Design and deliver training programmes on financial crime compliance topics. Contribute to projects related to regulatory implementation and AML risk management. Support the digitalisation and optimisation of compliance processes and workflows. Your Profile: Degree in law, business administration, or a related discipline. Several years of professional experience in AML or financial crime compliance, ideally within a banking environment. Strong knowledge of national and European AML regulations, including the evolving EU AML framework. Interest in digital tools and technologies supporting compliance processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent German and English skills. What’s on Offer? A senior role within a well-established financial institution. Opportunity to work on evolving AML regulations and financial crime prevention initiatives. Modern working environment with strong team collaboration. Attractive development opportunities within a dynamic compliance function.

Senior Compliance Officer Location: Munich A role that inspires you As Senior Compliance Officer, you will take responsibility for strengthening governance structures within a globally operating organisation. You will ensure that compliance frameworks remain robust, forward-looking, and aligned with regulatory expectations, while driving transparency and operational excellence across the business. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and continuously refine the group-wide compliance framework to ensure regulatory adherence and effective risk mitigation. Develop practical tools and methodologies for identifying, assessing, and monitoring compliance risks. Enhance reporting structures, including KPIs and dashboards, to provide clear oversight for senior management. Introduce digital and data-driven solutions to streamline compliance processes and increase efficiency. Support the management and regular review of internal policies and governance standards. Design and deliver targeted training initiatives to promote awareness and strengthen the compliance culture. Collaborate closely with business units and central functions to embed compliance considerations into daily operations. Your Profile: Degree in law, business, or a related discipline. Several years of professional experience in compliance within a regulated environment. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and governance principles. Experience in implementing process improvements or digital compliance tools. Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style. Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Fluent German and English skills. What’s on Offer? A visible compliance role with organisation-wide impact. Opportunity to modernise governance structures through digital innovation. International working environment with cross-functional collaboration. Flexible hybrid working model and long-term career development prospects.

Privacy Counsel Location: Nuremberg A role that inspires you Our client is seeking a Privacy Counsel to shape privacy strategy across digital, e-commerce, AI, and customer experience initiatives. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, enabling innovation while ensuring responsible and compliant use of personal data in a complex international environment. Key Responsibilities: Advise business stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters, particularly in e-commerce, marketing, analytics, and AI-driven projects. Align privacy priorities with business objectives, balancing risk and innovation. Provide practical, scalable guidance on GDPR and related global data protection regulations. Conduct and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments and Data Protection Impact Assessments. Draft and negotiate privacy-related agreements and contractual clauses. Support stakeholders in handling data breaches and consumer complaints. Contribute to the development of global privacy frameworks and governance standards. Enable compliant and responsible use of emerging technologies. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer. At least 5 years’ experience advising on privacy compliance in an international corporate or law firm environment. Strong expertise in GDPR; knowledge of AI and cybersecurity regulations is an advantage. Experience in technology, digital, or e-commerce environments is beneficial. Proven track record in implementing privacy requirements in complex business settings. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance. Structured, proactive, and independent working style with high quality standards. What’s on Offer? A strategic privacy role at the intersection of technology and consumer experience. International collaboration within a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. Opportunity to shape global privacy governance. Long-term professional development in a digital business landscape.

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.