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.

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.

Legal Counsel Location: Frankfurt A role that inspires you Join an internationally operating organisation as Legal Counsel, taking on a broad commercial advisory role within a dynamic European structure. You will support regional leadership and business units on contractual, risk-related, and operational legal matters, contributing to efficient processes and legally sound decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate national and international commercial agreements. Assess legal and contractual risks and provide clear, pragmatic recommendations. Develop and standardise contract templates and oversee internal review workflows. Support claims handling and insurance-related matters. Advise regional management on day-to-day legal topics across the DACH region. Contribute to the preparation and delivery of internal legal training sessions. Maintain legal documentation systems and contract databases. Drive continuous improvement of internal legal processes and structures. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with completed German State Examinations. Several years’ professional experience in an international corporate or comparable environment. Strong expertise in German civil and commercial law, with exposure to cross-border matters. Knowledge of procurement law is beneficial. Fluent German and very good English skills. Business-oriented mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Structured, proactive, and solution-driven working style. What’s on Offer? A versatile in-house legal position with regional responsibility. Direct collaboration with senior stakeholders and business teams. Opportunity to optimise and shape legal processes. Long-term development within an international organisation.

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.

In-House Employment Lawyer: Shape the Legal Function at a Fast-Growing Healthcare Network The Opportunity If you're an employment lawyer who enjoys being at the centre of real business decisions, this is a role worth looking at. Our client is one of the fastest-growing multi-site businesses in Europe. In just two years they've opened more than 30 new locations, with ambitious plans to keep expanding. Growth at that pace creates genuine legal complexity - and a genuine opportunity for the right lawyer to build something substantial. This is a senior in-house position covering the full breadth of employment and works council law across the group. You'll advise leadership directly, take ownership of employment matters end to end, and be part of the growth story as it unfolds. The Role Day to day, you'll be the go-to for all things employment law across the business and its subsidiaries. That means: Advising the management board, HR and senior leaders on individual and collective employment matters Leading works council negotiations and managing co-determination processes Handling contentious matters, both in and out of court Developing employment law standards, policies and processes across the group Coordinating external counsel on matters outside employment law (such as corporate or contract law) Supporting business-wide projects, particularly those tied to growth and organisational change The Company Our client is a growing European business with more than 1,500 employees across Germany. They've expanded rapidly and they're not slowing down. The culture is collaborative and direct: short decision-making chains, open communication, and a leadership team that takes bold decisions. What You'll Need Full German legal qualification (Erstes and Zweites Staatsexamen) Solid experience in employment law and Betriebsverfassungsrecht A track record of advising on complex matters independently Strong communication skills and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders How to Apply If this sounds like the right next step, we'd love to hear from you. Your CV doesn't need to be up to date - send what you have, or just give us a call for an informal conversation.

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.