Legal & Compliance Jobs

Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy / Projects Location: Berlin Our client is seeking a legal professional for an exclusive mandate with a fast-growing renewable energy start-up with a strong international footprint. Operating at the forefront of the energy transition, the company offers the opportunity to join a growing legal function and play a key role in delivering large-scale, multi-jurisdictional renewable energy projects. Key Responsibilities: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating EPC contracts. Advising on renewable energy project development and execution. Supporting commercial contracts related to energy infrastructure. Working closely with internal stakeholders, project teams and external counsel. Exposure to regulatory and project finance interfaces. Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer with good Staatsexamen results. 2–6 years of professional experience, gained in a law firm or in-house. Background in energy law, project finance, or commercial contracts in renewable energies. Commercial, pragmatic mindset and interest in working in a fast-paced scale-up environment. What’s on Offer? High degree of ownership and responsibility. Remote working flexibility with a Berlin base. International project exposure. Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths. Strong development platform within a growing renewable energy business.

Compliance Officer Location: Germany Join a dynamic company offering innovative and complex projects in a collaborative environment. You will play a key role in enhancing the compliance management system, focusing on anti-bribery, corruption, and antitrust matters. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the compliance management system, including risk assessments, sampling, and reporting. Design and deliver compliance training programs, both e-learning and in-person sessions. Implement and update internal compliance policies and guidelines. Participate in internal investigations and support compliance risk identification and mitigation. Provide advice and guidance on compliance matters across business units. Coordinate with compliance officers in subsidiaries to ensure alignment and consistency. Requirements: Degree in law, economics, or a related discipline. Several years of compliance experience, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment. Proficient with MS Office applications. Strong communication skills and confidence in stakeholder engagement. Excellent analytical, conceptual, and process-oriented thinking. Independent, structured, and proactive work approach. Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. What’s on Offer: Stable employer with attractive pay aligned to collective agreements. Benefits include holiday bonuses, development opportunities, and flexible working hours. Additional perks such as employee parking, bike leasing, fitness offers, pension scheme, canteen access, and corporate discounts.

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.

Compliance Manager EU Location: Frankfurt Our client is seeking a Compliance Manager to join a dynamic compliance team supporting the development and execution of regulatory compliance strategies. This role plays a key part in fostering a strong compliance culture and ensuring alignment with evolving legal frameworks across the EU. Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and update compliance policies, manuals, and procedures. Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business. Oversee compliance with prudential regulations and outsourcing policies. Deliver training and raise awareness of compliance obligations across the organisation. Prepare regular reports for executive and supervisory boards. Continuously build compliance expertise through professional development. Your Profile: Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. 3–5 years’ experience in compliance, risk management, audit, consultancy, or financial supervision. Strong knowledge of German and EU regulations (e.g., MaComp, MaRisk, MiFID, MAR). Advanced data analysis skills (pivot tables, databases, statistical methods). Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and resilience under pressure. Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. What's on Offer: Regular feedback and performance development. Access to internal learning programs and professional growth opportunities. Modern office space. Inclusive, multinational work environment with a strong team spirit.

Legal Counsel Location: Graz, Austria Our client, a leading global logistics provider, is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The company develops innovative intralogistics solutions that optimise efficiency and sustainability across supply chain operations worldwide. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and update a range of contractual documents and templates. Lead and manage international contract negotiations independently. Advise management, sales, and account teams on legal and contractual matters. Act as a liaison with external legal advisers and manage external counsel relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives. Deliver legal training to commercial teams. Support the harmonisation and standardisation of legal frameworks across global operations. Requirements Degree in Law or Business Law. 3–5 years’ professional experience, ideally within an international company or commercial law firm. Strong knowledge of international commercial and contract law. Experience in IT law or digital regulatory topics is an advantage. Proficient in MS Office and other digital tools. Fluent in German and English. Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills with a structured, proactive mindset. What’s Offered Flexible working hours and hybrid options. Funded professional training and career development support. Regular employee events and a collaborative, international culture. Comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes. Business bike leasing scheme. Structured onboarding and mentoring through a dedicated sponsorship programme.

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.