Recht & Compliance Jobs

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Bonn A role that inspires you Join a leading, future-focused industrial group and contribute to shaping sustainable infrastructure solutions across Germany and Europe. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to both headquarters and operational units, working on a wide range of commercial and strategic topics in a dynamic, decentralised environment. Key Responsibilities: Advise head office and operational units on commercial and corporate law, contract law, antitrust and competition law, IT law and data protection, environmental and energy law, and compliance. Provide legal support for day-to-day operations, projects, and complex contract negotiations. Support transactions and projects related to digitisation, procurement, sales, plant, land, and share acquisitions, as well as restructuring measures. Coordinate and manage external law firms on specialised legal matters. Your Profile: Completed legal training with at least one distinction. Junior professional or lawyer with up to 6 years of relevant professional experience. Strong analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills. Independent, structured, and creative working style. Very good communication and negotiation skills. What’s on Offer? A stable role within a well-established group with a collaborative, values-driven culture. Exposure to a broad range of legal topics and high-impact projects. Opportunities to take on responsibility early and develop professionally. Flexible working arrangements, including mobile working and regulated working hours. Internal mobility and long-term career development opportunities across locations.

Legal Counsel - Data Protection Location: Munich A role that inspires you Join a central Compliance & Data Protection function within an internationally active organisation as a Legal Counsel - Data Protection. In this role, you will take responsibility for advising on data protection matters, further developing compliance structures, and ensuring legally sound processes across the business. Key Responsibilities: Advise internal departments on the implementation of data protection requirements. Develop, implement, and monitor compliance and data protection policies and guidelines. Maintain and further develop the internal data protection management system. Monitor legal developments, case law, and regulatory guidance, assessing their impact on the organisation. Draft, review, and negotiate data protection-related contracts and clauses. Conduct and update risk analyses and develop risk mitigation measures with specialist departments. Prepare reports for management and liaise with supervisory authorities. Deliver training sessions and raise awareness on compliance and data protection topics. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer, ideally with the Second State Examination; admission as in-house counsel is possible. Initial professional experience in data protection, IT law, or risk management. Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style. Strong analytical skills and confident, assertive manner. High level of integrity, team spirit, and openness to new topics. Excellent German and English skills. What’s on Offer? A central in-house role with broad responsibility in compliance and data protection. Opportunity to shape and further develop governance structures. Flexible and mobile working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance. Long-term development opportunities within a stable organisation.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Düsseldorf A role that inspires you Join an internationally active organisation in the mobility and digital services sector as Senior Legal Counsel. In this role, you will advise group companies and business units on a wide range of commercial matters, supporting growth initiatives, digital product development, and large-scale customer relationships within a dynamic European environment. Key Responsibilities: Act as a legal contact for group companies and business units, particularly in Sales, Energy, Toll, and Procurement. Review and negotiate procurement contracts, with a focus on IT and digital products. Advise Sales teams on commercial agreements, including large-scale customer contracts and software-related matters. Develop legally sound structuring solutions for new digital products and business models. Support cross-functional and group-wide projects from a legal perspective. Manage legal matters independently with full ownership and accountability. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with both German State Examinations. Professional experience in commercial, procurement, or sales law, either in private practice or in-house. Solid knowledge of IT law and an interest in digital business models. Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset with commercial awareness. Confident communicator with negotiation skills and assertiveness. Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently. Business-fluent German and English skills; additional languages are an advantage. What’s on Offer? A broad commercial in-house role with exposure to digital and international business topics. Flexible hybrid working model with modern office facilities. Close collaboration with diverse business units in a dynamic environment. Long-term development opportunities within a growing European organisation.

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.

Commercial Lawyer Location: Cologne Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. You will provide expert contract and commercial law advice across sales, purchasing, retail, and product functions, supporting both domestic and international operations. Key Responsibilities: Advise internal teams on contract and commercial law matters, delivering clear and practical guidance. Review, draft, and negotiate national and international contracts, agreements, T&Cs, and contract templates in German and English. Coordinate external and international law firms on global projects and product compliance matters. Support litigation proceedings domestically and internationally. Develop and deliver legal training and seminar materials for non-legal colleagues. Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer (German: zweites Staatsexamen) with above-average exam results. Several years of relevant experience in an international law firm or in-house legal team. Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills, including complex distribution, purchasing, lease, and project agreements. Sound knowledge of distribution and antitrust law. Fluent German and business-level English; additional languages an advantage. Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to communicate legal matters clearly to non-lawyers. What's on Offer: In-house role within a globally recognised, market-leading brand. Exposure to high-value, cross-border legal work. Collaborative and international working environment. Opportunity for longer-term engagement based on mutual fit and performance.

Senior Compliance Officer Location: Munich A role that inspires you As Senior Compliance Officer, you will take responsibility for strengthening governance structures within a globally operating organisation. You will ensure that compliance frameworks remain robust, forward-looking, and aligned with regulatory expectations, while driving transparency and operational excellence across the business. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and continuously refine the group-wide compliance framework to ensure regulatory adherence and effective risk mitigation. Develop practical tools and methodologies for identifying, assessing, and monitoring compliance risks. Enhance reporting structures, including KPIs and dashboards, to provide clear oversight for senior management. Introduce digital and data-driven solutions to streamline compliance processes and increase efficiency. Support the management and regular review of internal policies and governance standards. Design and deliver targeted training initiatives to promote awareness and strengthen the compliance culture. Collaborate closely with business units and central functions to embed compliance considerations into daily operations. Your Profile: Degree in law, business, or a related discipline. Several years of professional experience in compliance within a regulated environment. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and governance principles. Experience in implementing process improvements or digital compliance tools. Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style. Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Fluent German and English skills. What’s on Offer? A visible compliance role with organisation-wide impact. Opportunity to modernise governance structures through digital innovation. International working environment with cross-functional collaboration. Flexible hybrid working model and long-term career development prospects.