International Legal Counsel – UK, Germany

Multiverse

International Legal Counsel role at Multiverse, focusing on UK and German legal contexts. Supporting commercial contracts, regulatory guidance, and employment law for tech and edtech sectors.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in German commercial law, contract management, and regulatory guidance, with a strong ability to navigate the German legal landscape and support cross-border legal functions. Proficient in managing employment law matters and providing strategic legal advice to facilitate business growth.

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Legal Qualification In GermanyGerman Employment LawCommercial Contract ManagementFluency In German And EnglishM&A Transaction Support

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiationRegulatory ComplianceCommercial LawEmployment Law AdvisoryVocational Training Regulations (AZAV)Post-Acquisition IntegrationB2B ContractingB2C ContractingB2G Contracting

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

German Legal MarketIn-House Legal ExperienceUK Legal EnvironmentWorks Council EngagementEquity SchemesTech SectorEdtech Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

German Operations: Act as the lead legal advisor for German group entities, providing guidance on commercial, employment, and corporate matters.
Contract Management: Lead the German commercial contracting lifecycle (B2B, B2C, and B2G), drafting and negotiating agreements that help the business scale safely.
Regulatory Guidance: Navigate the German regulatory landscape, including vocational training regulations (AZAV), providing practical advice to support business growth.
Strategic Integration: Support post-acquisition workstreams, including contract migrations, governance alignment, and compliance harmonisation for European M&A transactions.
Employment Law: Advise on German employment matters, including works council engagement and equity schemes.
External Partnerships: Manage relationships with external German counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective support.
UK & Cross-Border Support: Draft and negotiate UK commercial contracts (tech, data, and partnerships) and act as a strategic bridge between UK and German business functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legal Qualification: Qualified to practice law in Germany.
Jurisdictional Experience: A strong understanding of the German legal market and experience working within the UK legal environment (e.g., in-house, international firm, or UK-based role).
Language Proficiency: Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken), with the ability to negotiate and draft legal documents in both languages.
Commercial Law Foundation: Experience managing a variety of commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
Great to Have (but not required):
- Experience in M&A transactions or post-closing integration.
- Background in German employment law (works councils or incentive plans).
- Prior experience in an in-house environment, particularly within the tech or edtech sectors.
- Familiarity with UK commercial legal frameworks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days, 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year
Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support
Hybrid work offering - for most roles we collaborate in the office three days per week with the exception of Coaches and Instructors who collaborate in the office once a month
Work-from-anywhere scheme - you'll have the opportunity to work from anywhere, up to 10 days per year
Space to connect: Beyond the desk, we make time for weekly catch-ups, seasonal celebrations, and have a kitchen that’s always stocked!