Legal & Compliance Jobs

Contract Risk Manager Location: Frankfurt   Our client is seeking a Contract Risk Manager to join their team in Frankfurt. This role sits within a broader risk management function and covers both pre-award and contract execution phases across projects and service agreements.   Key Responsibilities:   Assessing and mitigating technical and commercial risks on projects and contracts exceeding defined thresholds, across bid and execution phases. Supporting a stage-gate governance process and reporting to relevant management levels. Defining and maintaining risk classification standards for bids in collaboration with legal and compliance. Reviewing bids independently against group standards and escalating findings as appropriate. Preparing regular reports on tender pipelines and contract execution status. Participating in due diligence reviews and producing ad-hoc risk reports for M&A activity. Monitoring contract execution across project and framework agreements, with a focus on cost, schedule, quality, and risk. Identifying deviations early and communicating proactively with stakeholders. Collaborating with controlling and audit functions to maintain data quality and address findings.   Your Profile:   Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Several years of experience in project management, controlling, or auditing. Strong understanding of commercial and technical risk assessment in a project environment. Certifications in project management (e.g. PMI) or auditing (e.g. CIA, CISA) advantageous. SAP experience beneficial. Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to problem-solving. Comfortable in cross-functional and international environments. Business-fluent German and English, written and spoken. Willingness to travel.

Global Head of Legal (International) | E-Commerce / Retail Location: Frankfurt Our client is seeking an exceptional legal leader to serve as their Global Head of Legal (International), a high-trust, high-autonomy position reporting directly to the CEO and CFO, with full international remit across all markets outside Asia. This is not a support function role. You will operate as the brand's chief legal architect internationally, leading one direct report and acting as a genuine strategic partner at the highest level of the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead and define the international legal strategy across all markets outside Asia. Oversee commercial legal matters including franchise, wholesale, distribution, and retail expansion. Support omnichannel business models and advise on new market entry strategies. Drive intellectual property protection and anti-counterfeiting initiatives globally. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR) and consumer law requirements. Take ownership of ESG and supply chain compliance, including relevant EU regulatory frameworks. Act as the key legal interface between international and Asian business units. Provide strategic legal advice to executive leadership and senior stakeholders. Lead and develop a lean international legal function. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer (German Volljurist) or equivalent international qualification. Extensive post-qualification experience, including significant time in senior legal leadership roles. Strong background in international commercial law within retail, consumer, or lifestyle sectors. Proven experience working across both Civil Law and Common Law jurisdictions. Ability to translate complex legal frameworks into pragmatic, business-oriented solutions. Strong stakeholder management skills with executive-level presence. Fluent German and English; familiarity with Asian markets or business culture is advantageous. What’s on Offer? A high-impact leadership role with direct access to executive management. Opportunity to shape global legal strategy in a premium, international brand environment. Broad scope across commercial, regulatory, and strategic legal matters.  

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Stockholm, Sweden Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to act as a trusted legal advisor to a diverse, multi-entity business with both local and international operations. You will support commercial activity and operational functions by delivering pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across a broad range of matters. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review and negotiate tenders, commercial contracts and customer agreements. Support commercial negotiations and advise on contractual risk. Review and negotiate distribution, OEM, system integrator agreements. Develop, maintain and update contract templates and terms and conditions. Provide support on pre-litigation matters, claims and dispute resolution. Coordinate and oversee litigation, representing the organisation before courts, authorities and other bodies where required. Advise management and business units on legal matters, including the impact of existing and upcoming regulations. Ensure compliance with applicable Swedish, EU and internal policy requirements. Support real estate-related matters and employment law issues at a local level. Deliver legal and compliance training to management and business teams. Manage external legal counsel and ensure effective representation of the organisation’s interests. Requirements: Law degree with qualification to practise as a lawyer in Sweden. Relevant experience gained in a law firm or in-house legal role, ideally within construction, energy or renewable sectors. Strong understanding of in-house legal operations, with the ability to identify key business risks and provide practical, solution-oriented advice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken. A structured, analytical and results-driven working style.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Dusseldorf Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal and compliance support for their operations across the DACH region. This role involves advising on a variety of commercial and regulatory matters, working closely with business stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and support negotiations of contracts, including industry-standard construction agreements and distribution/channel terms. Provide legal guidance on antitrust and competition regulations in distribution and channel partnerships. Develop and maintain contract templates and legal policies. Identify and mitigate legal risks by contributing to policies and procedures. Manage claims and litigation processes. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies. Deliver training and support legal compliance programs. Provide additional legal support as required by management. Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer authorised to practice in Germany (two state exams). Fluent in English and German (written and verbal). Experience working in an international corporate environment, ideally in an in-house legal role. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex legal and commercial issues. Commercially minded with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. What’s Offered? A dynamic role with a high level of responsibility and diverse legal tasks. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Clear career development paths with opportunities for professional growth. Collaboration with international teams in a global environment. Hybrid work model with travel across the DACH region and occasional European travel as needed.

Legal Counsel - Corporate Law Location: Bremen An international engineering and manufacturing group is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its legal department. The role focuses on corporate, contract, and commercial law, advising business units and contributing to complex, cross-border projects. Key Responsibilities: Provide corporate law support for domestic and international entities. Advise on governance, decision-making processes, and committee matters. Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements and project documentation. Support strategic initiatives, restructurings, and company formations. Prepare legal analyses and recommendations for senior management. Monitor legal developments and translate them into practical guidance. Coordinate with external counsel, notaries, and authorities. Collaborate closely with internal legal teams to deliver efficient legal support. Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer. Several years’ experience in a law firm or in-house legal role. Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law Experience with complex transactions/projects preferred. Clear, structured communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Independent, solution-oriented working style. Fluent in German and English. What’s on Offer: Diverse role in an international environment. Flexible working arrangements and supportive team culture. Employee benefits (e.g. wellness, discounts, mobility schemes). Opportunities to contribute ideas and shape projects. Family-friendly policies and supportive workplace culture.

Legal Counsel Location: Berlin Our client is a growing business looking for a Legal Counsel to join their in-house team. Transactional work sits at the core of this position, with day-to-day legal coverage spanning employment, data protection and commercial matters. Cross-border work is part of the mix, with coordination of external counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: Supporting business acquisitions - M&A and transactional work is a primary focus. Employment law advisory across the business. Data protection and GDPR compliance. Managing external counsel on cross-jurisdictional matters. Pragmatic commercial and operational legal support. Your Profile: German-qualified lawyer. Background in-house or at a law firm with a focus on corporate/M&A. Transactional mindset — comfortable with acquisitions and commercial contracts. Solutions-oriented and able to operate in a fast-paced, lean team environment. Fluent in German and English.