Legal Counsel
Essity
Legal Counsel
applike group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hamburg • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide practical legal advice and support across a broad spectrum of areas, with a strong focus on data protection (GDPR) and regulatory compliance related to in-app advertising solutions, alongside contract law, intellectual property, and general compliance matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts such as service agreements, partnership agreements, license agreements, and NDAs, ensuring alignment with company standards and risk tolerance
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments - both domestic and international - that may impact the company’s business, and communicate key changes to relevant stakeholders
- Support the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Contribute to internal training initiatives, raising awareness on legal compliance topics, intellectual property protection, and data privacy best practices throughout the organization
Requirements
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- German is a nice plus
- A law degree from a recognized university in Germany, ideally with admission to the German Bar (“Volljurist”)
- 3 - 5 years of legal experience, preferably in the technology sector or a law firm advising fast-growing technology companies
- Expertise in data protection laws, ideally with experience in gaming law, complemented by strong knowledge of contract law, compliance matters, and a solid understanding of intellectual property rights
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals
- Proactive, solution-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to identify when 80/20 is enough
Benefits
- High Impact, Real Ownership: Be a key contributor to our success and see the direct impact of your work
- Growth and Learning: Thrive in an environment that encourages learning, experimentation, and professional development
- Flexible Work Culture: Enjoy flexible working hours and the option for hybrid work
- Awesome Team: Join a diverse, international, and highly motivated team that loves what they do
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
- Central Location: Our office is located in the heart of Hamburg and comes with a kick-ass gym
- And much more! (Think team events, snacks, drinks, and a fun work environment)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data protectionGDPRcontract lawintellectual propertyregulatory compliancecommercial contractsnegotiationlegal researchcompliance policiesdata privacy
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsanalytical thinkingstrategic thinkingattention to detailproactive approachsolution-orientedteamworkindependence
Certifications
law degreeadmission to the German Bar