Paralegal, German Speaker
Emma – The Sleep Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Frankfurt • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Junior
About the role
- Work independently and as part of the German Country Team, collaborating closely with the Head of Germany Ecommerce, the Legal Team, and external lawyers
- Act as the first legal contact for the business in Germany, advising on commercial law, competition law, advertising law, dispute resolution, legal operations, and entity management
- Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, including contracts and court filings
- Support the management of external legal advisors, ensuring timelines, documentation, and communication are well handled
- Monitor EU and German legal and regulatory developments and translate relevant updates into clear guidance for the business
- Prepare and deliver short internal trainings on legal topics for teams such as Procurement, Supply Chain, and Marketing
- Conduct legal research, document findings, and contribute to internal knowledge management systems
- Maintain legal records and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Degree in Law or Business Law (Wirtschaftsjurist/in) and at least 1 year of relevant work experience
- Strong understanding of the German legal system
- Experience or strong interest in competition law, advertising law, commercial law, or dispute resolution
- Excellent legal research skills and the ability to break down complex information clearly
- Confident in drafting and reviewing legal documents
- Highly organized, structured, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills with both internal stakeholders and external legal partners
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and familiar with legal tech tools such as Jira, Luminance, or similar platforms
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Fluent in German with strong English communication skills
Benefits
- A role with real impact and ownership from day one
- A hybrid home office policy that allows you to determine which 22 days per quarter you work from home
- A steep learning curve and the opportunity to grow within a global legal and compliance team
- 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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
commercial lawcompetition lawadvertising lawdispute resolutionlegal researchdrafting legal documentsreviewing legal documentsentity managementlegal operationscompliance
Soft skills
strong communication skillshighly organizedstructureddetail-orientedability to manage multiple prioritiesteam playercollaborativeability to break down complex informationtraining deliveryinternal stakeholder management
Certifications
Degree in LawDegree in Business Law