Senior Legal Counsel, Berlin
Deep Blue Recruitment
Senior Legal Counsel – Multi-Disciplinary
Deep Blue Recruitment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Berlin • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Senior
About the role
- Provide legal guidance across Buena and its subsidiaries, covering corporate law, real estate, labor & employment, compliance, and data protection
- Develop policies and internal processes to embed strong governance and regulatory compliance
- Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of contracts (commercial, supplier, partnership, employment)
- Anticipate risks, advise senior leadership, and propose pragmatic solutions
- Manage and coordinate external counsel, ensuring quality and cost efficiency
- Support business teams with training and updates on legal and regulatory developments
- Contribute to Buena’s long-term legal strategy, including building and developing an internal legal team
Requirements
- Fully qualified lawyer in Germany (2nd State Exam)
- 3-5 years’ of relevant professional experience
- Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and real estate law; interest in compliance and regulatory frameworks
- Fluent in German and English
- A commercial mindset: able to see legal as an enabler, not just a safeguard
- Excellent communication skills, able to work across departments and influence senior stakeholders
Benefits
- Competitive salary package and benefits
- Additional perks such as lunch allowance
- Fitness budget
- Learning & development support
- A culture where your input matters
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
corporate lawreal estate lawlabor lawemployment lawcompliancedata protectioncontract negotiationcontract draftingrisk managementlegal strategy
Soft skills
communication skillsinfluencing skillscollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingtrainingadvisory skillsleadershiporganizational skillscommercial mindset
Certifications
2nd State Exam