Legal Assistant
Emma – The Sleep Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Frankfurt • 🇩🇪 Germany
Visit company websiteJob Level
Junior
About the role
- You’ll work both independently and as part of our German country team, while working closely with the Head of Germany Ecommerce. You will also collaborate with our Legal team and our external lawyers
- Be the legal contact for the German country team, advising on topics that range from commercial law, competition law, advertising law, dispute resolution, legal entity management, and legal operations, as well as managing external legal advisors
- Prepare and review legal documents, including court filings and contracts
- Monitor E.U. and German legislative and judicial developments and provide training to business, procurement, supply chain management, and other teams in a fun, creative and educational manner
- Conduct legal research and contribute to internal knowledge management
Requirements
- You have a degree in law / business (“Wirtschaftsjurist/in”) and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
- You have a strong understanding of German legal systems, and experience (and/or a strong interest) in competition law, advertising law, and dispute resolution
- You bring excellent legal research and analytical skills to evaluate complex information and develop sound legal arguments
- You are confident in drafting legal documents and communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders
- You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot) and have awareness of legal tech tools such as Jira, Luminance, and similar tools
- You are a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- You are fluent in German and have strong English language 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 entity managementlegal operationslegal researchdrafting legal documentsanalytical skillsknowledge management
Soft skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsdetail-orientedability to manage multiple prioritiesteam playercollaborativeconfidencecreativitytraining skillsindependence
Certifications
degree in lawWirtschaftsjurist/in