Senior Legal Counsel M&A

Senior Legal Counsel  A fast-growing international company is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to manage diverse legal matters across commercial, corporate, and intellectual property law. This role involves close collaboration with top management, providing legal expertise to support strategic decisions and market growth. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance on commercial, corporate, and IP law, supporting management on key legal matters. Draft and negotiate complex contracts in sales, marketing, and international cooperation agreements. Ensure marketing activities comply with national and international advertising laws. Represent the company in legal proceedings, focusing on competition and civil law. Support legal aspects of product launches across Europe and international markets. Serve as the legal point of contact for various departments and manage special legal projects. Collaborate with stakeholders and present legal strategies to top management. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with two above-average state exams. Several years of experience as a lawyer or in-house legal counsel. Expertise in commercial and corporate law, IP law, competition law, or medical law in national and international contexts. Strong advisory skills, acting as a trusted partner for internal teams and external consultants. High reliability, resilience, and excellent communication skills. Proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to contribute to innovative projects. Business-fluent in German and English (C1 level or higher).

Legal Counsel  A growing international company is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to manage diverse legal matters across commercial, corporate, and intellectual property law. This role offers direct collaboration with specialist departments and the opportunity to independently handle complex legal issues. Why Join Us? Work closely with cross-functional teams on impactful legal projects. Take ownership of complex legal matters with significant responsibility. Influence market strategies for product launches across Europe and beyond. Thrive in a dynamic environment with fast decision-making processes. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance on commercial, corporate, and intellectual property law. Draft and negotiate complex contracts in sales and marketing, including international cooperation agreements. Ensure the legally compliant marketing of products, reviewing advertising law requirements nationally and internationally. Support product launches in Europe and global markets from a legal perspective. Act as the legal contact for diverse departments and manage special legal projects. Work closely with stakeholders to align legal strategies with business goals. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with two above-average state exams. Around two years of professional experience as a lawyer or in-house legal counsel. Expertise in commercial and corporate law, IP law, competition law, or medical law in national and international contexts. Strong advisory skills, acting as a trusted partner for internal teams. High reliability, resilience, and excellent communication skills. Proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to contribute to innovative projects. Business-fluent in German and English (C1 level or higher).

IP Patent Attorney Location: Hamburg Our client is seeking an IP Patent Attorney to join their intellectual property team in Hamburg. The role covers the full patent lifecycle from invention disclosure through to grant. Key Responsibilities: Managing patent portfolios from invention disclosure to grant. Drafting, filing, and prosecuting international patent applications, including liaison with external law firms. Conducting freedom-to-operate analyses to support innovation projects. Contributing to the development of IP strategies in collaboration with technology and business functions. Evaluating inventions and delivering internal IP training. Supporting license negotiations and drafting IP-related contracts. Your Profile: Degree in engineering (M.Sc. or Ph.D.), ideally in mechanical engineering, production engineering, or physics. EPA qualification and/or German patent law qualification (DPMA), or several years of experience as a patent professional in private practice. Solid knowledge of European and international patent law. Analytical mindset with structured working methods and strong communication skills. Fluent German and English, written and spoken.

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.