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

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