Recht & Compliance Jobs

Legal Counsel - Corporate Law Location: Bremen An international engineering and manufacturing group is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its legal department. The role focuses on corporate, contract, and commercial law, advising business units and contributing to complex, cross-border projects. Key Responsibilities: Provide corporate law support for domestic and international entities. Advise on governance, decision-making processes, and committee matters. Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements and project documentation. Support strategic initiatives, restructurings, and company formations. Prepare legal analyses and recommendations for senior management. Monitor legal developments and translate them into practical guidance. Coordinate with external counsel, notaries, and authorities. Collaborate closely with internal legal teams to deliver efficient legal support. Requirements: Fully qualified lawyer. Several years’ experience in a law firm or in-house legal role. Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law Experience with complex transactions/projects preferred. Clear, structured communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Independent, solution-oriented working style. Fluent in German and English. What’s on Offer: Diverse role in an international environment. Flexible working arrangements and supportive team culture. Employee benefits (e.g. wellness, discounts, mobility schemes). Opportunities to contribute ideas and shape projects. Family-friendly policies and supportive workplace culture.

Legal Counsel Location: Berlin Our client is a growing business looking for a Legal Counsel to join their in-house team. Transactional work sits at the core of this position, with day-to-day legal coverage spanning employment, data protection and commercial matters. Cross-border work is part of the mix, with coordination of external counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: Supporting business acquisitions - M&A and transactional work is a primary focus. Employment law advisory across the business. Data protection and GDPR compliance. Managing external counsel on cross-jurisdictional matters. Pragmatic commercial and operational legal support. Your Profile: German-qualified lawyer. Background in-house or at a law firm with a focus on corporate/M&A. Transactional mindset — comfortable with acquisitions and commercial contracts. Solutions-oriented and able to operate in a fast-paced, lean team environment. Fluent in German and English.

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.

Compliance Manager EU Location: Frankfurt Our client is seeking a Compliance Manager to join a dynamic compliance team supporting the development and execution of regulatory compliance strategies. This role plays a key part in fostering a strong compliance culture and ensuring alignment with evolving legal frameworks across the EU. Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and update compliance policies, manuals, and procedures. Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business. Oversee compliance with prudential regulations and outsourcing policies. Deliver training and raise awareness of compliance obligations across the organisation. Prepare regular reports for executive and supervisory boards. Continuously build compliance expertise through professional development. Your Profile: Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. 3–5 years’ experience in compliance, risk management, audit, consultancy, or financial supervision. Strong knowledge of German and EU regulations (e.g., MaComp, MaRisk, MiFID, MAR). Advanced data analysis skills (pivot tables, databases, statistical methods). Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and resilience under pressure. Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. What's on Offer: Regular feedback and performance development. Access to internal learning programs and professional growth opportunities. Modern office space. Inclusive, multinational work environment with a strong team spirit.