Legal & Compliance Manager
Emma – The Sleep Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Frankfurt • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Strengthening key pillars of our compliance framework together with the broader Legal & Compliance Team.
- Drafting, reviewing, and updating key compliance policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Tax, P&O, IT, and Operations) to embed compliance, risk, and internal control mechanisms in business processes.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments, document controls, and propose mitigation actions.
- Develop and deliver engaging compliance training programs and awareness campaigns across all regions.
- Monitor and report on compliance metrics, including policy lifecycle management, acknowledgment rates, training completion, and repository maintenance.
- Support the Legal & Compliance Team with other ongoing compliance projects and ad hoc regulatory or governance tasks as needed.
- Conduct legal research and give advice to internal stakeholders.
- Prepare and review contracts and other legal documents.
Requirements
- You have a law degree (mandatory) and 3–5 years of professional experience in compliance, legal, or risk management — ideally in an international organization.
- You have a strong knowledge of EU compliance frameworks, including corporate governance, and risk management.
- You have excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to bring structure and clarity to cross-functional initiatives.
- You communicate clearly and persuasively with internal and external stakeholders — in English (fluency required); German is a plus.
- You are passionate about compliance and believe that clear systems and governance empower rather than constrain innovation.
- You are a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Benefits
- A hybrid home office policy that allows you to determine which 22 days per quarter you work from home
- A dynamic, international environment with smart, supportive colleagues
- Hybrid work setup with flexibility and autonomy
- Regular team events, learning opportunities, language development opportunities, and a culture that values bold thinking
- And of course: an amazing sleep setup with our Emma products!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
compliance policiescompliance risk assessmentslegal researchcontract preparationpolicy lifecycle managementrisk managementproject managementcompliance training programsinternal control mechanismsgovernance tasks
Soft skills
organizational skillsproject management skillscommunication skillscollaborationteam playerclaritypersuasivenesspassion for complianceadaptabilityfast-paced environment
Certifications
law degree