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Senior Legal Counsel International Location: Frankfurt am Main An international consumer and retail brand is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel International to support its global legal function. This role offers broad exposure to cross-border commercial, compliance, IP and ESG matters within a fast-paced international business environment. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and retail-related agreements. Support international business operations across e-commerce, retail and distribution activities. Advise on advertising, consumer protection and data privacy matters. Support ESG, supply chain and regulatory compliance initiatives. Coordinate trademark and brand protection matters with internal and external stakeholders. Manage external counsel and support cross-border legal projects. Develop legal templates, policies and internal guidance materials. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience gained within an international law firm or in-house environment. Strong background in commercial, retail or consumer-related legal matters. Experience with data privacy, compliance and contract negotiations. International mindset with strong stakeholder management skills. Pragmatic and business-oriented approach. Fluent German and English language skills; additional languages would be advantageous. What’s on Offer? International and dynamic working environment. Broad range of cross-border legal topics and projects. Collaborative and modern company culture. Opportunity to work closely with international business stakeholders. Long-term career and development opportunities.

Legal Counsel - Corporate Law Location: Wurzburg A role that inspires you As Legal Counsel - Corporate Law, you will join an international in-house legal team advising on complex cross-border matters. You will support the business on corporate law, contract law and M&A issues, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors across an internationally operating group. Key Responsibilities: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including distribution, supply, licensing and service agreements. Advising on international trade and cross-border contractual matters. Providing legal guidance on corporate governance and company law compliance. Drafting and reviewing shareholder resolutions, shareholder agreements and other corporate documentation. Supporting M&A transactions from due diligence to closing, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Coordinating with external legal advisors and internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with above-average state exams or an internationally comparable qualification. Professional experience in corporate law, contract law and M&A. Proven track record advising on complex international transactions. Pragmatic and commercially minded, with a focus on robust legal solutions. Confident communicator able to explain complex issues clearly and present alternative options. Intercultural competence and strong collaboration skills. Fluent English, written and spoken, with willingness to travel. What’s on Offer? A varied role with a high level of autonomy. Collaboration with experienced and qualified colleagues. Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes. Flexible working hours. 30 days’ annual leave.

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.

Business Controller Location: Heidenheim or Munich Our client is seeking a Business Controller to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a dynamic business unit. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to drive data-informed decisions and improve financial outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate forecasting and planning activities for a specific business unit. Analyse business performance, processes, and financial results to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Develop actionable recommendations to enhance financial outcomes and operational efficiency. Create and deliver ad hoc analyses and presentations for senior leadership. Provide financial guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Sales, and Customer/Complaint Management. Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of business intelligence systems, reporting processes, and performance tracking. Candidate Profile: Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable qualification. Relevant experience in controlling or financial analysis, ideally within an international environment. Strong proficiency in Excel and SAP. Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken). Strong analytical mindset with a high level of numerical competence. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team. What’s Offered? A forward-thinking and collaborative work environment. An international setting with a supportive and inclusive culture. Flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for continuous professional growth and development.

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).

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.