Legal Counsel - Compliance

Financial Risk Manager Location: Hamburg Join an international organisation as Financial Risk Manager, supporting treasury activities, financial planning, and risk-related initiatives within a dynamic corporate environment. In this role, you will contribute to the development of treasury processes, support financial oversight activities, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business.   Key Responsibilities:   Support treasury and financial risk management activities across the organisation. Contribute to the optimisation of treasury processes, controls, and reporting structures. Assist with liquidity planning, forecasting, and treasury-related operations. Prepare financial analyses, reports, and management information. Support treasury transactions, documentation, and operational coordination activities. Collaborate with finance and business teams on treasury and risk-related topics. Contribute to governance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within the treasury function.   Your Profile:   Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Several years of experience in treasury, finance, risk management, or banking environments. Strong analytical and organisational capabilities. Experience with treasury systems, reporting tools, or financial platforms is advantageous. Structured and proactive working style with strong communication skills. Ability to work effectively across functions and manage multiple priorities. Fluent English skills; German is advantageous.

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.

Team Lead Export Control & Customs Location: Bavaria Our client is seeking an experienced professional to lead and further develop a global export control, sanctions, and customs compliance framework. This is a high-impact position offering strong visibility and the opportunity to shape governance structures across a complex international organisation. Key Responsibilities: Drive and continuously enhance global export control and customs compliance frameworks. Ensure full adherence to international sanctions and trade regulations. Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on compliance, classification, and licensing matters. Optimise processes, tools, and screening systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Oversee audits, monitor regulatory developments, and proactively mitigate risks. Lead, or step into leading, an international team. Requirements: Proven experience in export control, sanctions, and/or customs compliance. Strong knowledge of EU regulations; familiarity with US regulations is advantageous. Academic background in law, business, or international trade. Excellent analytical capabilities and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated leadership experience or clear potential to move into a leadership role.

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.