Key Responsibilities
- Own all legal, commercial, and regulatory risks for Germany and Austria, excluding tax and labor
- Advise the German Country Manager and local leadership
- Lead and manage legal aspects of Veepee’s operations in Germany and secondarily B2C operations in Austria
- Identify and assess legal risks associated with business transactions and inform senior management of legal developments
- Provide legal advice on commercial contracts, consumer, advertising, digital, competition, distribution, regulatory compliance, IP/IT, and e-commerce matters
- Continuously evaluate business activities and develop legal risk mitigation strategies
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes affecting e-commerce and technology sectors
- Manage and resolve disputes and coordinate litigation with external legal firms
- Educate and train staff on legal developments, policies, and best practices
- Draft legal documents, contracts, memoranda, and communications
- Represent the company in legal proceedings when necessary




- Support Finance with corporate housekeeping of German entities
- Serve as a business partner and trusted legal advisor
- Report to the General Counsel International

Requirements
- Master’s degree in Law from a recognized German University or equivalent degree (Staatsexamen) with a focus/specialization in consumer and/or commercial law
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a reputable law firm and/or a dynamic corporate legal department, ideally in e-commerce, retail, or FMCG sectors
- Proven track record in negotiating and finalizing contracts to support sales teams
- Strong grasp of business operations and associated risks
- Ability to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives
- Exceptional drafting skills
- Autonomous, adaptable, proactive, results-driven, service-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills
- Flexibility in dynamic environments and ability to manage multiple tasks and tig

📌 Legal Counsel, German – 1-Year Fixed-Term (Barcelona)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Barcelona