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 atten

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