Legal & Compliance Jobs

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.

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.

Export Compliance Lawyer Location: Munich A role that inspires you Join a leading organisation as an Export Compliance Lawyer, where you will play a vital role in shaping and maintaining a robust global compliance framework. In this position, you’ll ensure adherence to complex international trade laws and provide expert guidance to senior management on regulatory challenges, helping safeguard the company’s global operations. What you’ll be doing: Develop, implement, and maintain a global export compliance management system (CMS). Establish and update group-wide export control policies, processes, and standards. Conduct risk analyses to identify and mitigate export compliance risks. Ensure compliance with international embargoes, sanctions, and trade regulations. Advise business units on complex export control and contractual matters. Support investigations and whistleblowing procedures related to compliance. Provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management on compliance risks and controls. Communicate regulatory updates and ensure integration into company-wide processes. What you bring: Fully qualified German lawyer (Zweites Staatsexamen) with several years of relevant experience, ideally in an international corporate environment. Strong expertise in national and international export control laws (EU dual-use regulations, German Foreign Trade Act, US export control, and sanctions law). Experience in designing and managing compliance frameworks and governance structures. Analytical, structured, and proactive working style. Excellent advisory and communication skills in both German and English; additional languages are a plus. What’s on offer: An influential role in a global organisation with significant compliance responsibilities. Collaborative and international working environment. Opportunities for continuous professional growth and development. Competitive benefits and a flexible work culture.