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 tight deadlines with attention to detail

Excellent team worker and collaborative approach

Fluent in German and English

Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is nice to have

Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in legal risk management, contract negotiation, and compliance within the e-commerce and technology sectors, while providing strategic legal advice to support business operations in Germany and Austria.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Law

5 Years Of Legal Experience

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Fluent In German And English

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

Legal Risk Assessment

Commercial Contract Drafting

Dispute Resolution

E-Commerce Law

Intellectual Property Law

Consumer Law

Competition Law

Digital Law

Regulatory Changes Monitoring

Corporate Housekeeping

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Attention To Detail

Proactivity

Industry Keywords

E-Commerce

Retail

FMCG

Legal Advisory

Commercial Law

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📌 Legal Counsel, German – 1-Year Fixed-Term (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid